The Old W Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Old W Cafe 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 1 July 2022, more than 4 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: The Old Windsor Cafe, 69 Straight Road, Old Windsor, SL4 2SA
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Old W Cafe among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← The Old W Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Old W Cafe 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 Old W Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Superstore And Post Office Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Fearnley House Residential Home Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Choice Ltd At Heronsmede Residential Home Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Betty Bee Bakes Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2020 |
| BP Oil UK Ltd Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2021 |
| Cater Link At Kings Court First School School/college/university | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Amchur Restaurant & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Age Concern Slough And Berkshire East At Old Windsor Day Cen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about The Old W Cafe
What is The Old W Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old W Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 1 July 2022.
Is The Old W Cafe 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 The Old W Cafe last inspected?
The Old W Cafe was last inspected on 1 July 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old W Cafe?
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 Old W Cafe compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Old W Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Old W Cafe 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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