What is the average food hygiene rating in Elmbridge?

The average food hygiene rating in Elmbridge is 4.6 out of 5, across 985 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Elmbridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?

76.5% of rated premises in Elmbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Elmbridge 225 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Elmbridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

754 food businesses in Elmbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.5% of the 985 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Elmbridge have a low hygiene rating?

42 food businesses in Elmbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Elmbridge food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Elmbridge (1,102 establishments on record, 985 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Elmbridge

In Elmbridge, 76.5% of 985 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.6/5. These figures cover 1,102 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Elmbridge has 754 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 985 rated premises (76.5%). 42 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 76.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -3.2 pp
National rank: 225 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Elmbridge

5★ Very Good

754 (76.5%)

4★ Good

126 (12.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

63 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (2.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

16 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 53 awaiting inspection and 64 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 53 awaiting inspection and 64 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Elmbridge: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Elmbridge?: The average food hygiene rating in Elmbridge is 4.6 out of 5, across 985 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Elmbridge compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 76.5% of rated premises in Elmbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Elmbridge 225 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Elmbridge have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 754 food businesses in Elmbridge hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.5% of the 985 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Elmbridge have a low hygiene rating?: 42 food businesses in Elmbridge are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Elmbridge food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Elmbridge (1,102 establishments on record, 985 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Elmbridge

Eno's Italian RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 49 Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 8DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
St Peters Community and Youth HubOther catering premises · Henrietta Parker Centre, Ray Road, West Molesey, Surrey · KT8 2LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Miss Treacle BakesOther catering premises · KT6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Signature at WeybridgeCaring Premises · Sunrise Of Weybridge, Ellesmere Road, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 0HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Green & LovelyRetailers - other · 8 Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey · KT8 9HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Flour And FoxOther catering premises · KT22
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The SummersCaring Premises · Yeend Close, West Molesey, Surrey · KT8 2NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
The Albert ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 82 High Street, Esher, Surrey · KT10 9QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
5 Incorporated LtdOther catering premises · 45 Island Farm Road, West Molesey, Surrey · KT8 2LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
LEO ACADEMY TRUST Hurst park communitySchool/college/university · Hurst Park Primary School, 438 Hurst Road, West Molesey, Surrey · KT8 1QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
New Golden RiverTakeaway/sandwich shop · 368 Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey · KT8 2JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Sushi DailyRetailers - other · 105 High Street, Esher, Surrey · KT10 9QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Elmbridge

Morrisons SupermarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Morrisons, 15 Monument Hill, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 8RT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 May 2026
The City ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton, Surrey · KT7 0XE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Georgie's Coffee House and Wine BarPub/bar/nightclub · 14 Manor Road North, Esher, Surrey · KT10 0SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Regent GardenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 146-148 Walton Road, East Molesey, Surrey · KT8 0HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · 2-4 High Street, Claygate, Esher, Surrey · KT10 0JG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 April 2026
Oriental ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 117 Queens Road, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 9UN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
D'Oyly'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eyot House, D'Oyly Carte Island, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 8LX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
Weybridge Community HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Weybridge Library, Church Street, Weybridge, Surrey · KT13 8DE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,102 real Food Standards Agency records for Elmbridge, of which 985 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.