Food hygiene ratings in Godalming
There are 257 food businesses in Godalming with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Waverley Council. A further 20 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Godalming
74% of rated businesses in Godalming hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 12 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. Godalming does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 175 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Godalming
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| King Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
| The Rajasthan Indian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Antiques Pantry Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 January 2025 |
| GHC Hospitality Other catering premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 31 January 2026 |
| Golden Fleece Thai Other catering premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 October 2024 |
| King George V Sports and Social Club Other catering premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Lizette's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Oriental Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 July 2025 |
| Surrey Hills Nursing Home Caring Premises | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 November 2025 |
| The Three Lions Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 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 Godalming
How many food businesses in Godalming have a hygiene rating?
257 food businesses in Godalming have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Waverley Council. 237 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Godalming?
74% of rated businesses in Godalming 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 Godalming?
12 food businesses in Godalming hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 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 Godalming?
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 Godalming
- A & R Convenience Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Acorn Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Age Concern Farncombe 5 - Very good
- Amy Lou's Godalming Ltd 4 - Good
- Antiques Pantry 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Argos Exempt
- Aroma 5 - Very good
- ARTHOUSE Unlimited 5 - Very good
- Arthouse Unlimited 5 - Very good
- Asda Express PFS 5 - Very good
- Barn Kids 5 - Very good
- Bell House Nursery 5 - Very good
- Black Barn Traditional Butcher 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- Breakfast & Afternoon Care Club 5 - Very good
- Broadwater Lodge 5 - Very good
- Broadwater Pavilion Awaiting inspection
- Broadwater School 5 - Very good
- Broken Spur Garage 5 - Very good
- Brotherwoods 5 - Very good
- Burton Pavilion Awaiting inspection
- Busbridge C of E Junior School 5 - Very good
- Busbridge County Infant School 5 - Very good
- Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road 5 - Very good
- Butter and Cream Cakes 5 - Very good
- Butterflies Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Cafecita 4 - Good
- Caffe Nero 5 - Very good
- Card factory Exempt
- Castle Nursery and Preschool 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.