Local Hero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Local Hero 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: 22 Thames Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1PE
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
That puts Local Hero among the 938 places in Kingston-Upon-Thames holding top marks, 74% 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 | 938 | 74% | ← Local Hero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Local Hero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Alsayed Greengrocer Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alacati Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bone Idyll Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Beanberry Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Local Hero
What is Local Hero's food hygiene rating?
Local Hero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Local Hero 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 Local Hero last inspected?
Local Hero was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
How does Local Hero compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and Local Hero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Local Hero 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Local Hero is one of 510 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Thames. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Thames →
Kingston-Upon-Thames inspects and rates 1,417 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.kingston.gov.uk
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