DriftWood food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wokingham
DriftWood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 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: Wokingham Waterside Centre, Thames Valley Park Drive, Earley, RG6 1PT
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts DriftWood 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% | ← DriftWood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 DriftWood 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 DriftWood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Bilton Secondary School School/college/university | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Baxter Storey at Oracle Corporation 510 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Aubree's Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about DriftWood
What is DriftWood's food hygiene rating?
DriftWood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 29 March 2023.
Is DriftWood 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DriftWood last inspected?
DriftWood was last inspected on 29 March 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 DriftWood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 DriftWood compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and DriftWood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects DriftWood 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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