Tap on the Line food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Richmond-Upon-Thames
Tap on the Line 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 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Kew Gardens Railway Station Station Parade, Richmond, TW9 3PZ
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
In Richmond-Upon-Thames, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Tap on the Line sits behind roughly 1,011 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,011 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ← Tap on the Line | |
| 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 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 Tap on the Line 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 Tap on the Line, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anima Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Arista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| ABC Daycare Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Tap on the Line
What is Tap on the Line's food hygiene rating?
Tap on the Line has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Tap on the Line 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 Tap on the Line last inspected?
Tap on the Line was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Tap on the Line?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tap on the Line 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, while Tap on the Line holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects Tap on the Line 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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