Food Hygiene Ratings in Kingston-Upon-Thames

1,421 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".

1,421
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
19
Rated 0 or 1
73.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.8%936
Good14.8%188
Satisfactory8.0%101
Improvement Needed1.9%24
Major Improvement1.1%14
Urgent Improvement0.4%5

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen43830.8%
Retailers - other21515.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop14910.5%
Caring Premises1289.0%
Mobile caterer1057.4%
School/college/university876.1%
Other catering premises866.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub866.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Kingston-Upon-Thames 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 1,421 registered food businesses for Kingston-Upon-Thames. Of these, 1,268 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 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 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Kang NamKT3 4BY0Mar 12, 2026
Midam RestaurantKT3 4BH0May 28, 2026
Overlord NoodleKT1 1NR0Jan 23, 2026
Ritzy LoungeKT3 3RN0Aug 20, 2025
Tree Stone ButchersKT3 4BT0Sep 05, 2025
Al Saray Fresh FishKT3 3RN1Nov 13, 2025
Apia CafeKT1 1JB1Jul 29, 2025
Aramark @ KU Knights Park Food StoreKT1 2QJ1Mar 13, 2026
Boots UK LtdKT1 1TP1May 13, 2026
Cham Kimbap & DosirakKT3 3NX1Apr 24, 2025
Cozy RollsKT3 1Jan 15, 2026
Hooky Street Coffee CoKT3 5PN1Jun 27, 2025
KanjiKT3 3ST1Jun 17, 2026
Millenium Food And WineKT2 7PS1Oct 09, 2025
Onde Onde CafeKT1 1SZ1Feb 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Kingston-Upon-Thames have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 936 food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.8% 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames?+

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 Kingston-Upon-Thames?+

Inspection frequency in Kingston-Upon-Thames 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