The Phoenix food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
The Phoenix holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 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: The Phoenix Public House, 26 - 28 Thames Street, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 6AF
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts The Phoenix among the 534 places in Spelthorne holding top marks, 78% 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 | 534 | 78% | ← The Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 108 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The Phoenix 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 The Phoenix, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Baxterstorey At Salvation Army Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| ABM Catering At Hawkedale County First School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cafe Plenty At Mitchison Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| All You Can Be Sport School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
Questions about The Phoenix
What is The Phoenix's food hygiene rating?
The Phoenix has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 18 April 2024.
Is The Phoenix 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Phoenix last inspected?
The Phoenix was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Phoenix?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Phoenix compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and The Phoenix is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects The Phoenix 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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The Phoenix is one of 121 rated food businesses in Sunbury on Thames. See every hygiene rating in Sunbury on Thames →
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