The River Club food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The River Club 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 January 2026, 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: Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, KT4 7PX
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
That puts The River Club 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 River Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 River Club 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 River Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ KU Tolworth Sports Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ Richard Challoner Academy School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Alfie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bay Leaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Ashington House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Anomaly Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Best Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about The River Club
What is The River Club's food hygiene rating?
The River Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 6 January 2026.
Is The River Club 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 The River Club last inspected?
The River Club was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 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 River Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 River Club 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 River Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The River Club 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 River Club is one of 16 rated food businesses in Worcester Park. See every hygiene rating in Worcester Park →
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