Food Hygiene Ratings in Woking

791 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 68.0% rated "very good".

791
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
25
Rated 0 or 1
68.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good68.0%496
Good19.2%140
Satisfactory8.8%64
Improvement Needed0.5%4
Major Improvement3.4%25
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18022.8%
Other catering premises18022.8%
Retailers - other13717.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop779.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub567.1%
School/college/university546.8%
Caring Premises506.3%
Mobile caterer202.5%

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. 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 791 registered food businesses for Woking. Of these, 729 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 25 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
Ahasan SuperstoreGU21 5DU1Sep 22, 2025
Ahmed Cash And CarryGU21 5EF1Jul 06, 2026
AJ Station Food & WineKT14 6NF1Feb 28, 2025
AQ'S BBQ PitGU211Jul 28, 2026
BacaroGU21 6HW1Apr 22, 2026
BrasileiroGU21 6JH1Jan 28, 2026
BudgensGU22 9NG1Nov 26, 2025
Coffee Corner StopKT14 7JF1Jul 01, 2025
Flamin ChickenGU21 3LG1Oct 06, 2025
Golden WaffleGU21 6AA1Jan 06, 2026
Gourmet CultureGU21 6BW1Mar 25, 2025
Harry'sGU21 5DL1Mar 24, 2025
Holy Trinity Pre-School BrookwoodGU24 0AS1Jan 19, 2026
Khalida's KitchenGU211Jun 19, 2025
Limpopo BiltongGU21 6AA1May 22, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Woking have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 496 food businesses in Woking with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.0% 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