Sythwood General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Woking
Sythwood General Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 October 2024, 20 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: 1 - 2 Tracious CloseHorsellWokingSurrey, GU21 3AF
How it compares in Woking
That puts Sythwood General Store among the 488 places in Woking holding top marks, 69% 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 | 488 | 69% | ← Sythwood General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 Sythwood General Store 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 Sythwood General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home From Home Childrens Day Care Ltd Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Horsell Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Horsell C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Heaters Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Horsell Village After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
Questions about Sythwood General Store
What is Sythwood General Store's food hygiene rating?
Sythwood General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Woking Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Sythwood General Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sythwood General Store last inspected?
Sythwood General Store was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Sythwood General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sythwood General Store compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, and Sythwood General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Sythwood General Store 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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