The Good Companions
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The Good Companions is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, RG5 4AG, in the Wokingham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Wokingham oversees 1,128 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wokingham is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Good Companions?
The Good Companions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wokingham.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Good Companions last inspected?
The Good Companions was last inspected on 2026-02-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Good Companions located?
The Good Companions is located at The Good Companions, 149 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley , RG5 4AG, in the Wokingham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG5 postcode area.