Food Hygiene Ratings in Surrey Heath

680 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.1% rated "very good".

680
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
9
Rated 0 or 1
78.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.1%457
Good12.1%71
Satisfactory7.4%43
Improvement Needed0.9%5
Major Improvement1.5%9
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen14521.3%
Other catering premises10916.0%
Takeaway/sandwich shop10215.0%
Retailers - other10014.7%
Caring Premises568.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub517.5%
School/college/university507.4%
Mobile caterer202.9%

Food hygiene ratings in Surrey Heath 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.

Surrey Heath currently has 680 registered food businesses. Of these, 585 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 9 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
Bagshot LocalGU19 5AG1Dec 04, 2024
Camberley Service StationGU15 1JB1Feb 13, 2025
Candy MixGU16 6LL1Jan 31, 2024
Fat Ox PrimeGU15 3JY1Jan 21, 2025
Hillview NewsagencyGU20 6ET1Jan 21, 2025
McChina Wok AwayGU15 3PQ1Jan 14, 2025
OliversGU16 7JD1Jul 08, 2025
Tandoori TreatsGU15 3HZ1Oct 29, 2025
The Hare & HoundsGU24 9QG1Aug 19, 2025
Coffee GalleryGU19 5AS2Oct 15, 2024
Dynasty Fusion RestaurantGU15 3PQ2Nov 12, 2025
Surrey Haat BazaarGU15 3HQ2Oct 15, 2024
The Cedar TreeGU19 5AG2Jun 26, 2025
The Grill & Thrill Camberley LtdGU15 3HQ2Aug 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Surrey Heath have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 457 food businesses in Surrey Heath with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.1% 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 Surrey Heath?+

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 Surrey Heath?+

Inspection frequency in Surrey Heath 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