Tara food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Tara holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 July 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: 8 Station Parade, East Horsley, KT24 6QN
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Tara sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← Tara | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Tara 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 Tara, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Conisbee & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Horsley Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| East Horsley News Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 February 2025 |
| Kirthon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Merry House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| La Meridiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Bolo & Brew Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Tara
What is Tara's food hygiene rating?
Tara has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Tara safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tara last inspected?
Tara was last inspected on 5 July 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 Tara?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tara compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Tara holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Tara 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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