Albury Estate Smokery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Guildford
Albury Estate Smokery 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: Wood Lodge Sherbourne, Albury, GU5 9BJ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Albury Estate Smokery among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Albury Estate Smokery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Albury Estate Smokery 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 Albury Estate Smokery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country City Catering LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Pastanni Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Mandira's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Silent Pool Distillers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Albury Village Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| The Drummond Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pratts Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Batch Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Albury Estate Smokery
What is Albury Estate Smokery's food hygiene rating?
Albury Estate Smokery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Albury Estate Smokery 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 Albury Estate Smokery last inspected?
Albury Estate Smokery was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months 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 Albury Estate Smokery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albury Estate Smokery compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Albury Estate Smokery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Albury Estate Smokery 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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