M&S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Woking
M&S Simply Food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 March 2025, 16 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: Woking StationStation ApproachWokingSurrey, GU22 7AE
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so M&S Simply Food sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ← M&S Simply Food | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Generally satisfactory
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 M&S Simply Food 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 M&S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Cellar Magnifique Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Harmony Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - Woking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Elia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about M&S Simply Food
What is M&S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M&S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Woking Council on 3 March 2025.
Is M&S Simply Food 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M&S Simply Food last inspected?
M&S Simply Food was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M&S Simply Food?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&S Simply Food compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while M&S Simply Food holds a 4. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects M&S Simply Food 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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