Food Hygiene Ratings in Elmbridge

1,107 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.1% rated "very good".

1,107
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
23
Rated 0 or 1
76.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.1%748
Good13.4%132
Satisfactory6.0%59
Improvement Needed2.1%21
Major Improvement2.1%21
Urgent Improvement0.2%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen26824.2%
Retailers - other19017.2%
Other catering premises17916.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub1029.2%
Caring Premises938.4%
School/college/university807.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop726.5%
Mobile caterer686.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Elmbridge are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,107 registered food businesses for Elmbridge. Of these, 983 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 23 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Fish and ChipsKT8 9HB0Aug 14, 2026
Pikoteo Tapas BarKT10 9RT0Sep 11, 2026
Cinnamon RestaurantKT12 4RG1Mar 10, 2026
D'Oyly'sKT13 8LX1May 27, 2026
Daily Fresh MoleseyKT8 2QY1Sep 21, 2026
Daytona Sandown Park Mobile CatererKT10 8AN1Sep 05, 2026
Georgie's Coffee House and Wine BarKT10 0SH1Feb 18, 2026
Giuseppe'sKT12 1NF1Dec 01, 2025
Indian BitesKT12 5PZ1Aug 07, 2026
LP FOX CO LIMITEDKT7 0UX1Jun 30, 2026
Macarong HamptonKT8 0DR1Dec 09, 2025
MentaKT10 9QS1Nov 28, 2025
MorleysKT12 1RJ1Aug 26, 2026
New AnarkaliKT8 0HP1Jun 30, 2026
Nisa LocalKT10 0JG1Apr 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Elmbridge have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 748 food businesses in Elmbridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Elmbridge?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Elmbridge?+

Inspection frequency in Elmbridge depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies