Cafe at Kings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Cafe at Kings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 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: Kings College For The Arts And Technology Southway, Guildford, GU2 8DU
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Cafe at Kings 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% | ← Cafe at Kings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cafe at Kings 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 Cafe at Kings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs at Guildford Grove Primary School School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Guildford Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Empire fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Caterlink @ Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Coop Franchise at the university of Surrey Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Best Biltong Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Cafe at Kings
What is Cafe at Kings's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at Kings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Cafe at Kings 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe at Kings last inspected?
Cafe at Kings was last inspected on 25 January 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 Cafe at Kings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe at Kings compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at Kings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Cafe at Kings 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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