Food Hygiene Ratings in Richmond-Upon-Thames

1,509 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 70.6% rated "very good".

1,509
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
30
Rated 0 or 1
70.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good70.6%977
Good18.3%253
Satisfactory7.7%107
Improvement Needed1.2%16
Major Improvement2.0%28
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen75249.8%
Retailers - other27118.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub1248.2%
Caring Premises885.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop634.2%
School/college/university624.1%
Other catering premises624.1%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper422.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Richmond-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.

Richmond-Upon-Thames currently has 1,509 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,383 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 70.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 30 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Pizzeria SorrentoTW1 4BZ0Jan 29, 2025
Secret RecipeSW14 8AD0Sep 17, 2025
Achieving for Children Community Interest CompanyTW1 1BH1Oct 23, 2024
Base Face PizzaSW13 9LP1Oct 30, 2025
Best OneTW10 6UA1Aug 25, 2025
Best Wine & FoodsTW7 7BZ1May 08, 2024
Cafe MacarongTW9 3PZ1Oct 30, 2025
Caffe Del Mare Dal CorsaroTW1 3LP1Oct 24, 2024
Hampton Tandoori RestaurantTW12 2HP1Sep 02, 2025
ITR NewsSW14 8AE1Nov 26, 2024
Jehoiakim Food StoreTW2 6EH1Jun 20, 2024
Jin BaoTW9 4HJ1Feb 18, 2025
KapucinTW10 6UA1Dec 09, 2025
Richmond Food & WineTW9 4LX1Aug 20, 2025
Richmond GreensTW10 6NQ1Apr 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 977 food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 70.6% 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 Richmond-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 Richmond-Upon-Thames?+

Inspection frequency in Richmond-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