Hamilton's Tea House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Hamilton's Tea House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: 17 Downing Street, Farnham, GU9 7PB
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Hamilton's Tea House among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Hamilton's Tea House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Hamilton's Tea House 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 Hamilton's Tea House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Foxes of Farnham Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Farnham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Care Club Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Andrew's C of E Infan School/college/university | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Heidi Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Gin & Chocolate Ltd Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Hamilton's Tea House
What is Hamilton's Tea House's food hygiene rating?
Hamilton's Tea House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Hamilton's Tea House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hamilton's Tea House last inspected?
Hamilton's Tea House was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hamilton's Tea House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hamilton's Tea House compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Hamilton's Tea House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Hamilton's Tea House 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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