Food Hygiene Ratings in Elmbridge

1,100 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.6% rated "very good".

1,100
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
21
Rated 0 or 1
76.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.6%749
Good13.1%128
Satisfactory5.8%57
Improvement Needed2.4%23
Major Improvement1.8%18
Urgent Improvement0.3%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen26323.9%
Retailers - other19317.5%
Other catering premises17515.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub1059.5%
Caring Premises938.5%
School/college/university766.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop746.7%
Mobile caterer676.1%

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. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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 1,100 registered food businesses for Elmbridge. Of these, 978 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
China ChefKT12 4RN0Jun 01, 2026
Fireaway Designer PizzaKT8 0DR0Jun 17, 2026
Morrisons SupermarketKT13 8RT0May 05, 2026
Basilo PizzaKT12 2QS1Jun 18, 2026
Cinnamon RestaurantKT12 4RG1Mar 10, 2026
D'Oyly'sKT13 8LX1May 27, 2026
Georgie's Coffee House and Wine BarKT10 0SH1Feb 18, 2026
Giuseppe'sKT12 1NF1Dec 01, 2025
La CasaKT13 8RH1Apr 13, 2026
Macarong HamptonKT8 0DR1Dec 09, 2025
MayaKT13 8AU1Mar 19, 2025
MentaKT10 9QS1Nov 28, 2025
Nisa LocalKT10 0JG1Apr 17, 2026
OliveKT12 1DN1Feb 02, 2026
Oriental ExpressKT13 9UN1Mar 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Elmbridge have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 749 food businesses in Elmbridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.6% 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