What is the average food hygiene rating in GU21?

The average food hygiene rating in the GU21 postcode area of Woking is 4.45 out of 5, across 381 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in GU21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

258 food businesses in the GU21 postcode area of Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.7% of the 381 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in GU21 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the GU21 postcode area of 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 GU21 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the GU21 postcode area of Woking (419 establishments on record, 381 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 GU21

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the GU21 postcode area of Woking hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.45/5, with 67.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 419 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

GU21 (Woking) has 258 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 381 rated premises (67.7%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

Rating distribution in GU21

5★ Very Good

258 (67.7%)

4★ Good

72 (18.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

34 (8.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (3.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

Plus 1 awaiting inspection and 37 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in GU21: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in GU21?: The average food hygiene rating in the GU21 postcode area of Woking is 4.45 out of 5, across 381 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in GU21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 258 food businesses in the GU21 postcode area of Woking hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.7% of the 381 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in GU21 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the GU21 postcode area of 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 GU21 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the GU21 postcode area of Woking (419 establishments on record, 381 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 GU21

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
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
Wonderbloom Nature NurseryCaring Premises · Caring Daycare NurseryBlackmore CrescentSheerwaterWokingSurrey · GU21 5NZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Brushfield BakeryOther catering premises · GU21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
Baked By JoOther catering premises · GU21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Shah's Halal FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit F2 Lower ConcoursePeacocks CentreVictoria WayWokingSurrey · GU21 6GB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026

Places needing improvement in GU21

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
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
Haus CaffeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · ShopSundial House89 - 93 Goldsworth RoadWokingSurrey · GU21 6LJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 July 2025
Limpopo BiltongRetailers - other · Kiosk 13Market WalkWokingSurrey · GU21 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 419 real Food Standards Agency records for the GU21 postcode area, of which 381 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.