The Woodpecker

Newbury

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Woodpecker scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 5 May 2026 by West Berkshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Woodpecker, from December 2020 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Woodpecker.

Food hygiene rating history for The Woodpecker
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
9 December 2020	5 / 5	Very good
5 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Woodpecker in Newbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Woodpecker,
Wash Water,
Newbury,
West Berkshire,
RG20 0LU

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Woodpecker. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Woodpecker?

Food hygiene at The Woodpecker is inspected by West Berkshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.westberks.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Woodpecker

What is The Woodpecker’s food hygiene rating?

The Woodpecker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 May 2026.

When was The Woodpecker last inspected?

The Woodpecker was last inspected by West Berkshire on 5 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.