ESS Government Services / Compass food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
ESS Government Services / Compass 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: Atc Pirbright Atc Pirbright Brunswick Road, Brookwood, GU24 0QQ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts ESS Government Services / Compass 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% | ← ESS Government Services / Compass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 ESS Government Services / Compass 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 ESS Government Services / Compass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan pre-school Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Premier Family Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Canada Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| City Rifle Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Event Catering Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Event Catering Group Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Gresham School Rifle Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bunhill Lodge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
Questions about ESS Government Services / Compass
What is ESS Government Services / Compass's food hygiene rating?
ESS Government Services / Compass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 27 February 2026.
Is ESS Government Services / Compass 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 ESS Government Services / Compass last inspected?
ESS Government Services / Compass was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 ESS Government Services / Compass?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Government Services / Compass compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Government Services / Compass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects ESS Government Services / Compass 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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ESS Government Services / Compass is one of 21 rated food businesses in Brookwood. See every hygiene rating in Brookwood →
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