Hogs Back Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
Hogs Back Tap holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 November 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: Manor Farm Business Centre The Street, Tongham, Farnham, GU10 1DE
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Hogs Back Tap 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% | ← Hogs Back Tap | |
| 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 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 Hogs Back Tap 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 Hogs Back Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Hogs Back Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Hogs Back Hotel &Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Asda Express Leon Tongham Services Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Alderwood Senior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Friends Forest Nursery - Ash Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ash Manor School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Hogs Back Tap
What is Hogs Back Tap's food hygiene rating?
Hogs Back Tap has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Hogs Back Tap 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hogs Back Tap last inspected?
Hogs Back Tap was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Hogs Back Tap?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hogs Back Tap compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Hogs Back Tap holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Hogs Back Tap 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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