Food hygiene ratings in Farnham
There are 330 food businesses in Farnham with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Waverley Council. A further 32 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Farnham
73% of rated businesses in Farnham hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 11 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Waverley as a whole, 79% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Farnham does worse, by 6 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 217 | 73% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Farnham
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| The Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| The Elm Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 August 2025 |
| Badshot Lea Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 February 2025 |
| Belluno Farnham ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 February 2026 |
| Farnham Assist Caring Premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 October 2025 |
| Nutrition21at Farnham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 March 2026 |
| Pitch Side Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 September 2025 |
| Sweet Lizzy Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 January 2025 |
| Texaco Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 November 2024 |
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 Farnham
How many food businesses in Farnham have a hygiene rating?
330 food businesses in Farnham have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Waverley Council. 298 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Farnham?
73% of rated businesses in Farnham 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 Farnham?
11 food businesses in Farnham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 2 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 Farnham?
Environmental health officers at Waverley Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Farnham
- 40 Degreez 5 - Very good
- All Hallows R C Secondary School 4 - Good
- All Saints C Of E First School 5 - Very good
- Allsorts Breakfast & After School 4 - Good
- Alton Sports Exempt
- Amorino Awaiting inspection
- Anchorstone Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Argos Exempt
- Ashton Manor 3 - Generally satisfactory
- B'elicious Crepes 5 - Very good
- Badshot Lea Chinese Kitchen 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Badshot Lea County Infant School 5 - Very good
- Badshot Lea Football Club 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Badshot Lea Working Men's Club 5 - Very good
- Badshot Lea Youth and Colts 4 - Good
- Barfield School 5 - Very good
- Barista Lounge 5 - Very good
- BASE Breakfast and Afterschool Club 5 - Very good
- Beagleys Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bel and The Dragon 5 - Very good
- Bells Piece Cheshire Home 5 - Very good
- Belluno Farnham ltd 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Best Istanbul Kebabs 5 - Very good
- Bethel Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Bills 5 - Very good
- Birdies Coffee House & Bar 5 - Very good
- Bob's Ices 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- Borelli's Bar and Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Bourne Stores 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.