Food Hygiene Ratings in Woking

758 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 69.0% rated "very good".

758
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
32
Rated 0 or 1
69.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good69.0%482
Good18.2%127
Satisfactory7.3%51
Improvement Needed1.0%7
Major Improvement4.1%29
Urgent Improvement0.4%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen17723.4%
Other catering premises16421.6%
Retailers - other13117.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop719.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub567.4%
School/college/university547.1%
Caring Premises476.2%
Mobile caterer233.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Woking 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.

Woking currently has 758 registered food businesses. Of these, 699 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 69.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 32 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
Ahmed Cash And CarryGU21 5EF0Jun 04, 2025
Bean 'N' GoneGU24 0ER0Sep 19, 2024
Noel's Farm ShopGU4 7QB0Mar 28, 2025
Ahasan SuperstoreGU21 5DU1Sep 22, 2025
AJ Station Food & WineKT14 6NF1Feb 28, 2025
Big Cod Pizza & Grill LtdGU22 9ES1Jul 16, 2025
BrasileiroGU21 6JH1Jan 28, 2026
BudgensGU22 9NG1Nov 26, 2025
Camphill ClubKT14 6EF1Feb 05, 2025
Coffee Corner StopKT14 7JF1Jul 01, 2025
Ernie's Corner Café & BakeryGU21 2PD1Aug 19, 2025
Flamin ChickenGU21 3LG1Oct 06, 2025
Golden WaffleGU21 6AA1Jan 06, 2026
Gourmet CultureGU21 6BW1Mar 25, 2025
Guildford LocalGU22 7QQ1Sep 02, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Woking have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 482 food businesses in Woking with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 69.0% 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 Woking?+

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 Woking?+

Inspection frequency in Woking 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