The Village Spirit Collective food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Waverley
The Village Spirit Collective holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 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: Unit 9 The Old Coal Yard Hambledon Road, Hambledon, Godalming
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Village Spirit Collective 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% | ← The Village Spirit Collective | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 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 Very 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 The Village Spirit Collective 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 Village Spirit Collective, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack to Snack Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Connect Catering, St Dominics School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| West Surrey Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Surrey Heights Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 November 2025 |
| Clock Barn Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Witley Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2025 |
| Janes Cakes Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Village Spirit Collective
What is The Village Spirit Collective's food hygiene rating?
The Village Spirit Collective has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Village Spirit Collective 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Spirit Collective last inspected?
The Village Spirit Collective was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 The Village Spirit Collective?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Spirit Collective compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Spirit Collective is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Village Spirit Collective 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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