What is the average food hygiene rating in Spelthorne?

The average food hygiene rating in Spelthorne is 4.68 out of 5, across 691 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

78.3% of rated premises in Spelthorne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Spelthorne 203 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 Spelthorne have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

541 food businesses in Spelthorne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 691 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

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

17 food businesses in Spelthorne 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 Spelthorne food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Spelthorne (770 establishments on record, 691 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 Spelthorne

In Spelthorne, 78.3% of 691 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 770 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Spelthorne has 541 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 691 rated premises (78.3%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

5★ share: 78.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.4 pp
National rank: 203 / 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 Spelthorne

5★ Very Good

541 (78.3%)

4★ Good

106 (15.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

27 (3.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 42 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Spelthorne: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Spelthorne?: The average food hygiene rating in Spelthorne is 4.68 out of 5, across 691 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Spelthorne compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.3% of rated premises in Spelthorne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Spelthorne 203 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 Spelthorne have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 541 food businesses in Spelthorne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 691 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Spelthorne have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in Spelthorne 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 Spelthorne food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Spelthorne (770 establishments on record, 691 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 Spelthorne

Nostrano LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 55 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 4QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit, 3A Main Square, The Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 4QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Co-OpRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 17 Church Parade, Church Road, Ashford Middx · TW15 2TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Ashford Superstore LondisRetailers - other · Londis, 83 Church Road, Ashford, Surrey · TW15 2PE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Excalibur On The ThamesMobile caterer · TW17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Italia BellaRetailers - other · 5 Denman Drive, Ashford · TW15 2AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The Little Boat NurseryCaring Premises · 50 Sheep Walk, Shepperton · TW17 0AJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Impact Food Group @ Kenyngton Manor Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Kenyngton Manor County Primary School, Beechwood Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames · TW16 7QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
George SquairOther catering premises · TW17
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Yume BoxRetailers - other · TW18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Shepperton Organic Day Nursery LtdCaring Premises · Old School Building, New Road, Shepperton · TW17 0QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Muffin BreakOther catering premises · 10 The Elmsleigh Centre, Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 4QB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Spelthorne

Ashford Food LocalRetailers - other · 120 Feltham Hill Road, Ashford · TW15 2BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2025
Stanwell Charcoal Grill & BiryaniRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stanwell Charcoal Grill And Biryani, 35 High Street, Stanwell, Staines-upon-Thames · TW19 7LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 July 2025
PhoeverRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 The Parade, Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames · TW16 7AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Go Local News And Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Go Local, 2 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames · TW18 4LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2024
The Swan Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · The Swan Inn, 16 - 18 High Street, Stanwell, Staines-upon-Thames · TW19 7JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2025
Ashford Town Football ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Ecclesford Sports Club, Short Lane, Stanwell, Staines-upon-Thames · TW19 7BH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2025
My Coco Cafe LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 High Street, Stanwell, Staines-upon-Thames · TW19 7LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
VMN Chicken & PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 Fir Tree Place, Church Road, Ashford · TW15 2PH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 March 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 770 real Food Standards Agency records for Spelthorne, of which 691 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.