Food Hygiene Ratings in Runnymede

715 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 82.2% rated "very good".

715
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
82.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good82.2%499
Good10.9%66
Satisfactory4.8%29
Improvement Needed0.8%5
Major Improvement1.0%6
Urgent Improvement0.3%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen28740.1%
Retailers - other13518.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub588.1%
School/college/university557.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop527.3%
Mobile caterer517.1%
Caring Premises344.8%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper142.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Runnymede 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 715 registered food businesses for Runnymede. Of these, 607 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 8 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
Taj Mahal RestaurantKT15 2BD0Nov 29, 2025
The Red LionTW20 8UE0Aug 28, 2026
Amore PizzaTW20 8AS1Sep 12, 2026
Egham FreshTW20 9HN1Dec 03, 2024
Hanu Food & WineTW18 3LY1Jul 30, 2026
Londis Trumps Green Virginia WaterGU25 4EH1Jul 23, 2026
Magic Chef / Magic WokTW20 9DT1Aug 06, 2026
The LocalKT15 1AY1Aug 28, 2026
Aventino Restaurant CafeKT15 2PD2Sep 09, 2026
Fireaway Pizza EghamTW20 9HF2Aug 06, 2026
Oriental FlavourKT15 3NT2Dec 18, 2025
Smash HutTW20 0DB2Mar 26, 2026
Windsor Wine and DineKT16 8AY2Feb 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Runnymede have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 499 food businesses in Runnymede with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.2% 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 Runnymede?+

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 Runnymede?+

Inspection frequency in Runnymede 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