The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Guildford
The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Emmaus Road Church The Founders Studio Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UT
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church 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 Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chipotle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cafe W Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Cambio Marcia / Lunch Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Dumpling Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church
What is The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church's food hygiene rating?
The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church last inspected?
The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Founders Studio / Emmaus Rd Church 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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