Food Hygiene Ratings in Surrey Heath

688 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.9% rated "very good".

688
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
77.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.9%459
Good13.4%79
Satisfactory7.0%41
Improvement Needed0.8%5
Major Improvement0.8%5
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen14621.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11016.0%
Other catering premises10114.7%
Retailers - other9714.1%
Caring Premises537.7%
School/college/university537.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub497.1%
Mobile caterer243.5%

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. 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 688 registered food businesses for Surrey Heath. Of these, 589 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 5 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
Bagshot LocalGU19 5AG1Dec 04, 2024
Flameworks Pizza Burger Chicken/ Pizza StateeGU16 7HJ1Mar 18, 2026
Hillview NewsagencyGU20 6ET1Jan 21, 2025
The BearGU15 3PQ1Jun 16, 2026
Top Wok/Spice TradersGU16 6QP1Aug 07, 2026
Dynasty Fusion RestaurantGU15 3PQ2Aug 26, 2026
Evergrove NurseryGU16 6TL2Jul 31, 2026
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?+

The source snapshot contains 459 food businesses in Surrey Heath with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.9% 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