Balmoral Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Balmoral Food & Wine 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
The rating dates from 12 July 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: 8 Grand Parade, Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 7BE
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 1,274 rated places in Kingston-Upon-Thames score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ← Balmoral Food & Wine | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Balmoral Food & Wine 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 Balmoral Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ Our Lady Immaculate School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Best Halal Meat Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Alfie's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Alex Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Air Charter Service Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Balmoral Food & Wine
What is Balmoral Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Balmoral Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Balmoral Food & Wine 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 Balmoral Food & Wine last inspected?
Balmoral Food & Wine was last inspected on 12 July 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 Balmoral Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Balmoral Food & Wine 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 Balmoral Food & Wine holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Balmoral Food & Wine 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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