Smith and Western food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Runnymede
Smith and Western 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 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: Unit 7, The Lane, KT15 2GN
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts Smith and Western among the 508 places in Runnymede holding top marks, 83% 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 | 508 | 83% | ← Smith and Western | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smith and Western, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addlestone Food and Wine Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Addlestone Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Armazem UK Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buse Bees Addlestone School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Addlestone Plaice Fish Chips and Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Artbel Oriental Foods Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Co-op (Addlestone) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Smith and Western
What is Smith and Western's food hygiene rating?
Smith and Western has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Smith and Western 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 Smith and Western last inspected?
Smith and Western was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
How does Smith and Western compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Smith and Western is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Smith and Western 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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