Food hygiene ratings in Walton-on-Thames

There are 252 food businesses in Walton-on-Thames with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Elmbridge Council. A further 38 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in Walton-on-Thames

67% of rated businesses in Walton-on-Thames hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 13 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.

Across Elmbridge as a whole, 76% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Walton-on-Thames does worse, by 9 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.

How the 214 rated businesses in Walton-on-Thames score
5 out of 5 144 67%
4 out of 5 37 17%
3 out of 5 20 9%
2 out of 5 6 3%
1 out of 5 6 3%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

Lowest-rated places in Walton-on-Thames

BusinessRatingInspected
China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 0 - Urgent improvement necessary 1 June 2026
Basilo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 1 - Major improvement necessary 18 June 2026
Cinnamon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1 - Major improvement necessary 10 March 2026
Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1 - Major improvement necessary 1 December 2025
Indian Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop 1 - Major improvement necessary 7 August 2026
Olive Takeaway/sandwich shop 1 - Major improvement necessary 2 February 2026
The Bear Public House Pub/bar/nightclub 1 - Major improvement necessary 31 July 2026
Amreece Limited Retailers - other 2 - Some improvement necessary 28 April 2026
Khao Sarn Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2 - Some improvement necessary 6 May 2026
Platform Sports Coaching Caring Premises 2 - Some improvement necessary 11 April 2025

A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →

Questions about food hygiene in Walton-on-Thames

How many food businesses in Walton-on-Thames have a hygiene rating?

252 food businesses in Walton-on-Thames have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Elmbridge Council. 214 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in Walton-on-Thames?

67% of rated businesses in Walton-on-Thames hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in Walton-on-Thames?

13 food businesses in Walton-on-Thames hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 6 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.

Who inspects food businesses in Walton-on-Thames?

Environmental health officers at Elmbridge Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

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Food businesses in Walton-on-Thames

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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.