Emmanuel Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Emmanuel Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Emmanuel Parish Centre Emmanuel Church Shepherds Lane, Guildford, GU2 9SJ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Emmanuel Cafe among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ← Emmanuel Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Emmanuel Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Emmanuel Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs at Stoughton Infant and Nursery School School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Empire fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Claremont Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Best Biltong Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Alex Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Cleverchefs at Northmead Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Emmanuel Cafe
What is Emmanuel Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Emmanuel Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Emmanuel Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmanuel Cafe last inspected?
Emmanuel Cafe was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Emmanuel Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emmanuel Cafe compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Emmanuel Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Emmanuel Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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