Joa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Joa 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
This is a fresh result: Joa was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 Castle Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1SS
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
That puts Joa among the 938 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 | 938 | 74% | ← Joa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Joa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanberry Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bonnie Rogues Pub - Kingston Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Biryani Guys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alsayed Greengrocer Ltd Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Brasileiro Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bone Idyll Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Joa
What is Joa's food hygiene rating?
Joa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Joa 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 Joa last inspected?
Joa was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
How does Joa 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 Joa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Joa 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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Joa is one of 510 rated food businesses in Kingston upon Thames. See every hygiene rating in Kingston upon Thames →
Kingston-Upon-Thames inspects and rates 1,417 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Kingston-Upon-Thames →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.kingston.gov.uk
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