What is the average food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames?

The average food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,276 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Kingston-Upon-Thames compare with the national average for food hygiene?

73.6% of rated premises in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Kingston-Upon-Thames 254 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

939 food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.6% of the 1,276 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames have a low hygiene rating?

43 food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Kingston-Upon-Thames (1,419 establishments on record, 1,276 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames

In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 73.6% of 1,276 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 1,419 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Kingston-Upon-Thames has 939 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,276 rated premises (73.6%). 43 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 73.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -6.1 pp
National rank: 254 / 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames

5★ Very Good

939 (73.6%)

4★ Good

193 (15.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

101 (7.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

24 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

Plus 69 awaiting inspection and 74 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 69 awaiting inspection and 74 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Kingston-Upon-Thames: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames?: The average food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames is 4.57 out of 5, across 1,276 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Kingston-Upon-Thames compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 73.6% of rated premises in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Kingston-Upon-Thames 254 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 939 food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.6% of the 1,276 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames have a low hygiene rating?: 43 food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Kingston-Upon-Thames (1,419 establishments on record, 1,276 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 Kingston-Upon-Thames

Pizza ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5B Surbiton Parade, St Mark's Hill, Surbiton · KT6 4RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
GinFizz EventsMobile caterer · KT5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
King FishTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 3RU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
NamuMobile caterer · Stall 8 To 9, Ancient Market, Market Place, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 1JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Platter (by Benugo at John Lewis)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · John Lewis, Wood Street, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 1TE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
The Wych Elm PubPub/bar/nightclub · The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 6HT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Caribbean ClassicRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Ace Parade, Chessington · KT9 1DR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Caterlink At St Lukes C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · St Lukes Primary School, Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 6EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Culinera @ Fernhill Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Fern Hill Primary School, Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 5PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Lookout After School ClubCaring Premises · St Lukes Primary School, Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 6EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Treetops Wraparound Care @ Fernhill 1° SchoolSchool/college/university · Fern Hill Primary School, Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 5PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Comptoir LibanaisRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Riverside Walk, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 1QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Kingston-Upon-Thames

Kang NamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 19 High Street, New Malden · KT3 4BY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
The OakPub/bar/nightclub · 98 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT2 5EN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Overlord NoodleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 1NR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Tree Stone ButchersRetailers - other · 71-73 High Street, New Malden · KT3 4BT
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025
Ritzy LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 242 Kingston Road, New Malden · KT3 3RN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 August 2025
Sumer Restaurant One LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 142 High Street, New Malden · KT3 4EP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
Onde Onde CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Fife Road, Kingston Upon Thames · KT1 1SZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 2026
Victoria News Food & WineRetailers - other · Unit 3 Station Approach, Bridge Road, Chessington · KT9 2RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 May 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 1,419 real Food Standards Agency records for Kingston-Upon-Thames, of which 1,276 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.