Food Hygiene Ratings in Spelthorne

759 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.7% rated "very good".

759
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
77.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.7%539
Good16.4%114
Satisfactory3.9%27
Improvement Needed0.9%6
Major Improvement1.2%8
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other19525.7%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18123.8%
Other catering premises9112.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub547.1%
Mobile caterer537.0%
School/college/university537.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop486.3%
Caring Premises415.4%

Food hygiene ratings in Spelthorne 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.

Spelthorne currently has 759 registered food businesses. Of these, 694 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 8 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
Ashford Food LocalTW15 2BX1Mar 18, 2025
Ashford Town Football ClubTW19 7BH1Apr 29, 2025
Busy B'sTW18 4PB1Aug 05, 2025
Go Local News And Convenience StoreTW18 4LY1Jul 17, 2024
My Coco Cafe LtdTW19 7LJ1Jan 08, 2026
Onde OndeTW18 4PA1Apr 25, 2025
Stanwell Charcoal Grill & BiryaniTW19 7LJ1Jul 07, 2025
The Swan Public HouseTW19 7JS1Mar 21, 2025
Ashford SupermarketTW15 1DQ2Jul 03, 2025
EverydayzsuperstoreTW18 4PA2Dec 15, 2023
Jeet Convenience Store LtdTW15 2RY2Nov 24, 2025
KOOSA Kids Breakfast And After School ClubTW15 3HN2Oct 09, 2025
MazurTW19 7QW2Mar 11, 2025
Partou Playtime Day Nursery & Pre- SchoolTW17 8AG2Dec 08, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Spelthorne have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 539 food businesses in Spelthorne with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.7% 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 Spelthorne?+

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 Spelthorne?+

Inspection frequency in Spelthorne 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