The Wych Elm Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The Wych Elm Pub 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
This is a fresh result: The Wych Elm Pub was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6HT
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
That puts The Wych Elm Pub among the 937 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 | 937 | 74% | ← The Wych Elm Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 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 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 Wych Elm Pub 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 Wych Elm Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boho Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Boho Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Biryani Guys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 24.08.2024Ramos Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Atari-Ya Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bonnie Rogues Pub - Kingston Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Wych Elm Pub
What is The Wych Elm Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Wych Elm Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Wych Elm Pub 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 Wych Elm Pub last inspected?
The Wych Elm Pub was last inspected on 5 June 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 The Wych Elm Pub?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wych Elm Pub 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 Wych Elm Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Wych Elm Pub 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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