The Greedy Elephant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
The Greedy Elephant 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
This is a fresh result: The Greedy Elephant was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 78 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1DU
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Greedy Elephant among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Greedy Elephant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 The Greedy Elephant 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 Greedy Elephant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Arthouse Unlimited Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| ARTHOUSE Unlimited Distributors/Transporters | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bell House Nursery Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kendrews Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about The Greedy Elephant
What is The Greedy Elephant's food hygiene rating?
The Greedy Elephant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Greedy Elephant 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 Greedy Elephant last inspected?
The Greedy Elephant was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Greedy Elephant?
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 The Greedy Elephant compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Greedy Elephant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Greedy Elephant 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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