What is the average food hygiene rating in Woking?

The average food hygiene rating in Woking is 4.46 out of 5, across 708 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

68.2% of rated premises in Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Woking 290 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 Woking have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

483 food businesses in Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 68.2% of the 708 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

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

33 food businesses in Woking are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Woking food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Woking (765 establishments on record, 708 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 Woking

In Woking, 68.2% of 708 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.46/5. These figures cover 765 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Woking has 483 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 708 rated premises (68.2%). 33 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 68.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -11.5 pp
National rank: 290 / 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 Woking

5★ Very Good

483 (68.2%)

4★ Good

136 (19.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

56 (7.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

28 (4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 1 awaiting inspection and 56 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 1 awaiting inspection and 56 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Woking: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Woking?: The average food hygiene rating in Woking is 4.46 out of 5, across 708 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Woking compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 68.2% of rated premises in Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Woking 290 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 Woking have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 483 food businesses in Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 68.2% of the 708 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Woking have a low hygiene rating?: 33 food businesses in Woking are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 Woking food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Woking (765 establishments on record, 708 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Woking

GU21419 places · 67.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Woking

Heather Farm CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Heather Farm CafeHorsell CommonHorsellWokingSurrey · GU21 4XY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Dramatize Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Vyne45 BroadwayKnaphillWokingSurrey · GU21 2SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Hilton WokingHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Hilton Hotel8 Victoria WayWokingSurrey · GU21 6AX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery And Preschool.School/college/university · 15 The GroveHorsellWokingSurrey · GU21 4AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Vincent's ButchersRetailers - other · 9 Oriental RoadWokingSurrey · GU22 7AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Caterlink Ltd - Woking CollegeSchool/college/university · Woking CollegeRydens WayOld WokingWokingSurrey · GU22 9DW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Premier - Wych HillRetailers - other · Aberdeen HouseWych HillWokingSurrey · GU22 0EU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Crust & Crumb Bake ShedRetailers - other · GU21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Hughzy's Sandwich BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3A High StreetKnaphillWokingSurrey · GU21 2PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Sodexo @ Nuffield HospitalCaring Premises · Nuffield HospitalGrange RoadHorsellWokingSurrey · GU21 4DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Fennies Day Nurseries LtdCaring Premises · Woodham HouseCarlton RoadHorsellWokingSurrey · GU21 4HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Sushi DailyRetailers - other · Waitrose60 Station ApproachWest ByfleetSurrey · KT14 6NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Woking

Ahmed Cash And CarryRetailers - other · 215 - 217 Walton RoadWokingSurrey · GU21 5EF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
Pak Afghan Restaurant & Woking Shawrma RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 91 Walton RoadWokingSurrey · GU21 5DW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 February 2026
Ahasan SuperstoreRetailers - other · 138 Walton RoadWokingSurrey · GU21 5DU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
Big Cod Pizza & Grill LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 The TerraceHigh StreetOld WokingWokingSurrey · GU22 9ES
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025
MJ Food & WineRetailers - other · 2 Sanway CloseByfleetWest ByfleetSurrey · KT14 7SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Sabores Da CasaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 31 Walton RoadWokingSurrey · GU21 5DL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 June 2025
BacaroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bacaro5 Harland House44 Commercial WayWokingSurrey · GU21 6HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 April 2026
Golden WaffleTakeaway/sandwich shop · Kiosk 1Market WalkWokingSurrey · GU21 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 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 765 real Food Standards Agency records for Woking, of which 708 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.