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Food Hygiene Ratings in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 76.1% of 444 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.66/5. These figures cover 574 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Epsom and Ewell has 338 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 444 rated premises (76.1%). 3 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 76.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -3.6 pp
- National rank
- 227 / 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 Epsom and Ewell
Plus 104 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 104 awaiting inspection and 26 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Epsom and Ewell: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Epsom and Ewell?
- The average food hygiene rating in Epsom and Ewell is 4.66 out of 5, across 444 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Epsom and Ewell compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 76.1% of rated premises in Epsom and Ewell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Epsom and Ewell 227 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 Epsom and Ewell have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 338 food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.1% of the 444 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 22 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Epsom and Ewell have a low hygiene rating?
- 3 food businesses in Epsom and Ewell 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 Epsom and Ewell food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Epsom and Ewell (574 establishments on record, 444 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 Epsom and Ewell
- Epsom & Ewell ExpressRetailers - other · 356 Kingston Road, Epsom, Surrey · KT19 0DT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- The Co-operative FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 82 Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surrey · KT19 9UR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- BordelaiseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 High Street, Ewell, Surrey · KT17 1SB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Big Dreams NurserySchool/college/university · KT195/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Blacks BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38 The Oaks Square, Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey · KT19 8AS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Accent @ Stamford Green Primary School & NurserySchool/college/university · Stamford Green Primary School, Christ Church Mount, Epsom, Surrey · KT19 8LU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- The Co-operative FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 34 - 38 Stoneleigh Broadway, Stoneleigh, Surrey · KT17 2HU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Impact Food Group @ The Mead Infant & NurserySchool/college/university · The Mead Infant School, Newbury Gardens, Stoneleigh, Surrey · KT19 0QG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
- Linden House / Nirvana CareCaring Premises · 9 College Road, Epsom, Surrey · KT17 4HF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
- Twelve-15 @ Southfield Park Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Long Grove Road, Epsom, Surrey · KT19 8TF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Aquila HouseCaring Premises · KT175/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 164 Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Surrey · KT19 9JS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Places needing improvement in Epsom and Ewell
- Ewell Fish Bar & Kebab/Pizza SliceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 179 Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surrey · KT19 9XE0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 November 2025
- Prestige Butchers & GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 30 High Street, Epsom, Surrey · KT19 8AH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2025
- Miah's Oriental FoodsRetailers - other · 166 - 170 Ruxley Lane, West Ewell, Surrey · KT19 9HA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 July 2024
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 574 real Food Standards Agency records for Epsom and Ewell, of which 444 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.