What is the average food hygiene rating in Waverley?

The average food hygiene rating in Waverley is 4.64 out of 5, across 960 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

78.3% of rated premises in Waverley 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 Waverley 201 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 Waverley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

752 food businesses in Waverley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 960 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.

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

34 food businesses in Waverley 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 Waverley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Waverley (1,071 establishments on record, 960 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 Waverley

In Waverley, 78.3% of 960 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.64/5. These figures cover 1,071 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Waverley has 752 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 960 rated premises (78.3%). 34 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: 201 / 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 Waverley

5★ Very Good

752 (78.3%)

4★ Good

115 (12%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

59 (6.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (2.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 67 awaiting inspection and 44 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 67 awaiting inspection and 44 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Waverley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Waverley?: The average food hygiene rating in Waverley is 4.64 out of 5, across 960 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Waverley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.3% of rated premises in Waverley 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 Waverley 201 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 Waverley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 752 food businesses in Waverley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 960 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Waverley have a low hygiene rating?: 34 food businesses in Waverley 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 Waverley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Waverley (1,071 establishments on record, 960 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 Waverley

Westchester House Bright HorizonsCaring Premises · Westchester House 1 Anstey Road, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 9FH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
The Coffee Can at the Club HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rowledge Cricket Pavilion Recreation Road, Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey · GU10 4BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
EastlakeCaring Premises · Eastlake Nightingale Road, Godalming, Surrey · GU7 3AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The Clockhouse CafeOther catering premises · The Clockhouse Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming, Surrey · GU8 5EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91 High Street, Godalming, Surrey · GU7 1AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Folly Hill Infant AcademySchool/college/university · Folly Hill Infant School Coniston Drive, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 0DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Sushi Art SurreyOther catering premises · GU7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Oh Crumbs MicrobakeryOther catering premises · GU10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Knowle ParkCaring Premises · Knowle Park Nursing Home Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey · GU6 8JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Brightwells Gostrey CentreCaring Premises · Brambleton Hall Talbot Road, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 8RR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Kalm Club at HurlandsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Farnham Trading Estate, Farnham · GU9 9NN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Sushi JunRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27 South Street, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 7QU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Waverley

The Royal ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Royal Arms 172 Farnborough Road, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 9AX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
The Elm TreePub/bar/nightclub · The Elm Tree Public House 14 Weybourne Road, Farnham, Surrey · GU9 9ES
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 August 2025
Wonersh Village StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Wonersh, Guildford · GU5 0PF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
Fratelli 2Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97A Wey Hill, Haslemere, Surrey · GU27 1HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Blackheath Cricket ClubOther catering premises · Blackheath Cricket Pavilion Blackheath Lane, Blackheath, Guildford, Surrey · GU4 8RB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2024
Heartwork CoffeeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Knowle Country Park Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2025
The Rajasthan Indian Restaurant LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Rajasthan 103 Long Gore, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey · GU7 3TW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Best Istanbul KebabsMobile caterer · Mobile Catering Van Water Lane, Farnham, Surrey
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 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 1,071 real Food Standards Agency records for Waverley, of which 960 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.