The North Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The North Star 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 December 2025, 6 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: 271 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1EQ
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
That puts The North Star 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% | ← The North Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The North Star 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 North Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn To Oak Nursery And Preschool Ltd School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Ace Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Amy Woodgate House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Alliance In Partnership @ Chessington School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about The North Star
What is The North Star's food hygiene rating?
The North Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 18 December 2025.
Is The North Star 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 North Star last inspected?
The North Star was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The North Star?
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 The North Star 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 The North Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The North Star 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
The North Star is one of 131 rated food businesses in Chessington. See every hygiene rating in Chessington →
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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