What is the average food hygiene rating in Guildford?

The average food hygiene rating in Guildford is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,001 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

81.2% of rated premises in Guildford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Guildford 165 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 Guildford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

813 food businesses in Guildford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 1,001 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

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

9 food businesses in Guildford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Guildford food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Guildford (1,141 establishments on record, 1,001 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 Guildford

In Guildford, 81.2% of 1,001 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.75/5. These figures cover 1,141 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Guildford has 813 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,001 rated premises (81.2%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 81.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.5 pp
National rank: 165 / 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 Guildford

5★ Very Good

813 (81.2%)

4★ Good

142 (14.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

37 (3.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 72 awaiting inspection and 68 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 72 awaiting inspection and 68 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Guildford: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Guildford?: The average food hygiene rating in Guildford is 4.75 out of 5, across 1,001 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Guildford compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 81.2% of rated premises in Guildford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Guildford 165 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 Guildford have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 813 food businesses in Guildford hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.2% of the 1,001 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Guildford have a low hygiene rating?: 9 food businesses in Guildford are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Guildford food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Guildford (1,141 establishments on record, 1,001 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 Guildford

Holy Trinity Pewley Down Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Pewley Down Infant School Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 3PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Awfully ChickenMobile caterer · GU3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Castle Nursery and PreschoolCaring Premises · Castle Day Nursery Old School Close, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 4QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Folklore BakeryOther catering premises · GU2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Pirbright Cricket ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pirbright Cricket Pavilion The Green, Pirbright, Surrey
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Vimzy GoDistributors/Transporters · GU2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Pawesome Pours Coffee PodOther catering premises · GU2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
5 Spice Cookery SchoolOther catering premises · GU2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Sabor ArgentoOther catering premises · GU1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Treat DreamsOther catering premises · GU12
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Knoops (MSGU)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Market Street, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 4LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
French Fox CoffeeMobile caterer · GU1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Guildford

Ji ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 176 High Street, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 3HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
The Queen StagePub/bar/nightclub · The Queen Stage The Street, Effingham, Surrey · KT24 5LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
meetspaceVRRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 6 The Riverside Business Centre Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 4UG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2026
The Village SupermarketRetailers - other · 4 The Laurels The Street, Effingham, Surrey · KT24 5LH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2024
Cafe XpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · Platform 4 Guildford Railway Station Station View, Guildford, Surrey
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 September 2025
Stretched and FiredRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Chapel Street, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 3UH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 December 2024
Atlas World at Bam Nuttall SiteRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Slyfield Industrial Estate Westfield Road, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 1RR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2025
The BakeryRetailers - other · 3 Kingpost Parade, Guildford, Surrey · GU1 1YP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 June 2025

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 1,141 real Food Standards Agency records for Guildford, of which 1,001 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.