Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Budgens 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 10 April 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: Budgens Gomshall 36 Station Road, Gomshall, GU5 9LA
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Budgens 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% | ← Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compasses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2025 |
| Walters Service Station Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Gomshall Mill, Pub & Dining Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Amble- Creative Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Gomshall Village Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Tillingbourne Farm and Smokery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Kinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Twelve15 at Shere Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Budgens 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 Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 10 April 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 Budgens?
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 Budgens compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Budgens 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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