Roost food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Roost 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 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Wharf Street, Godalming, GU7 1NN
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Roost among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Roost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Roost 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 Roost, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Acorn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Lavika restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Loaf Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| N Family Club Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Godalming Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Jubilee House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Roost
What is Roost's food hygiene rating?
Roost has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Roost 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 Roost last inspected?
Roost was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Roost?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Roost compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Roost is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Roost 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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