The Victoria Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Victoria Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Easthampstead Road, Wokingham, RG40 2EH
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Victoria Arms among the 848 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ← The Victoria Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Victoria Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Victoria Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baranda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Cafe Mosaic at Wokingham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Angelo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Victoria Arms
What is The Victoria Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Victoria Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 25 May 2023.
Is The Victoria Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Victoria Arms last inspected?
The Victoria Arms was last inspected on 25 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Victoria Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Victoria Arms compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Victoria Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Victoria Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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