Creams food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Creams holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dolphin House 4A North Street, Guildford, GU1 4AA
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Creams 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% | ← Creams | |
| 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 Creams 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 Creams, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Cosy Club Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Blue Sardinia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| canopy coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Creams
What is Creams's food hygiene rating?
Creams has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Creams 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Creams last inspected?
Creams was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Creams?
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 Creams compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Creams holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Creams 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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