Food Hygiene Ratings in Waverley

1,021 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.8% rated "very good".

1,021
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
11
Rated 0 or 1
78.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.8%740
Good11.4%107
Satisfactory6.3%59
Improvement Needed2.3%22
Major Improvement1.1%10
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen22522.0%
Other catering premises17216.8%
Retailers - other16716.4%
Caring Premises11411.2%
Pub/bar/nightclub878.5%
School/college/university838.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop545.3%
Mobile caterer494.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Waverley 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.

Waverley currently has 1,021 registered food businesses. Of these, 939 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 11 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
Bulls Head InnGU6 7QD0Jan 02, 2026
Blackheath Cricket ClubGU4 8RB1Jun 14, 2024
Fratelli 2GU27 1HS1Aug 14, 2025
Heartwork Coffee1Oct 10, 2025
Kings CuisineGU7 3ES1Apr 29, 2025
The Cedrus ButchersGU9 7RX1Oct 29, 2024
The Elm TreeGU9 9ES1Aug 17, 2025
The Rajasthan Indian Restaurant LtdGU7 3TW1Mar 25, 2025
The SandrockGU10 4NS1Oct 09, 2024
The Surrey Butchers LtdGU7 1AU1Feb 06, 2026
Wonersh Village StoreGU5 0PF1Jan 30, 2026
Antiques PantryGU7 1RF2Jan 14, 2025
Badshot Lea Football ClubGU10 4QP2Feb 18, 2025
Belluno Farnham ltdGU9 7PD2Feb 04, 2026
Browns Surrey Gin & Tea BarGU6 8BB2Nov 07, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Waverley have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 740 food businesses in Waverley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.8% 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 Waverley?+

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 Waverley?+

Inspection frequency in Waverley 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