The Shinfield Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wokingham
The Shinfield 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 9 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Shinfield Road, Shinfield, RG2 9BP
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts The Shinfield 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 Shinfield 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Shinfield 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 Shinfield Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe No. 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bell & Bottle Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Caterlink at Aldergrove C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Care UK at Parsons Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aya's Home Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering at Geoffrey Field Infant & Junior School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Shinfield Arms
What is The Shinfield Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Shinfield Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 9 August 2025.
Is The Shinfield 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 Shinfield Arms last inspected?
The Shinfield Arms was last inspected on 9 August 2025, 11 months 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 Shinfield Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shinfield 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 Shinfield Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects The Shinfield 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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