The Maypole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The Maypole holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 May 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: 2 Hook Road, Surbiton, KT6 5BH
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Maypole sits behind roughly 938 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ← The Maypole | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Maypole 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 Maypole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Air Charter Service Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Black Swan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Alcheme Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Our Lady Immaculate School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Maypole
What is The Maypole's food hygiene rating?
The Maypole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 28 May 2024.
Is The Maypole 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maypole last inspected?
The Maypole was last inspected on 28 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Maypole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Maypole 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, while The Maypole holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Maypole 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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