Food Fare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Food Fare holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Food Fare was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Kingston-Upon-Thames ratings →
Address: 37 Browns Road, Surbiton, KT5 8ST
How this rating has changed
Food Fare has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 10 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 1,270 rated places in Kingston-Upon-Thames score this low, about one in 51. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 926 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 108 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ← Food Fare | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Food Fare the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food Fare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Charter Service Limited Other catering premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Black Swan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Alfriston Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Alex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Food Fare
What is Food Fare's food hygiene rating?
Food Fare has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Food Fare safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Food Fare last inspected?
Food Fare was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Food Fare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Fare compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,270 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while Food Fare holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Food Fare 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kingston-Upon-Thames, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Food Fare is one of 265 rated food businesses in Surbiton. See every hygiene rating in Surbiton →
Kingston-Upon-Thames inspects and rates 1,441 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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