The Boathouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
The Boathouse Cafe 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 16 August 2024, 22 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 Boathouse Guildford Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3XJ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Boathouse Cafe 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% | ← The Boathouse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Boathouse Cafe 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 The Boathouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Childs Play Preschool Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Castle Nursery Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Fitzsimmons Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Cosy Club Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Castle Garden School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chipotle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Boathouse Cafe
What is The Boathouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Boathouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 16 August 2024.
Is The Boathouse Cafe 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 The Boathouse Cafe last inspected?
The Boathouse Cafe was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 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 The Boathouse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Boathouse Cafe compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Boathouse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Boathouse Cafe 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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