HMO The Old Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Richmond-Upon-Thames
HMO The Old Ship holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 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: The Old Ship 3 King Street, Richmond, TW9 1ND
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
That puts HMO The Old Ship among the 1,011 places in Richmond-Upon-Thames holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,011 | 73% | ← HMO The Old Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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 HMO The Old Ship 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 HMO The Old Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Boccon Di Vino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Big Mum's Samosas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Blank Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Adesso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Beirut Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about HMO The Old Ship
What is HMO The Old Ship's food hygiene rating?
HMO The Old Ship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 3 December 2024.
Is HMO The Old Ship 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HMO The Old Ship last inspected?
HMO The Old Ship was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HMO The Old Ship?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HMO The Old Ship compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and HMO The Old Ship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects HMO The Old Ship 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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