Godalming Community Cupboard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
Godalming Community Cupboard 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 25 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: Cellar Cafe Council Offices The Burys, Godalming, GU7 1HR
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Godalming Community Cupboard 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% | ← Godalming Community Cupboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Godalming Community Cupboard 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 Godalming Community Cupboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Acorn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Lavika restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Loaf Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| N Family Club Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Kendrews Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about Godalming Community Cupboard
What is Godalming Community Cupboard's food hygiene rating?
Godalming Community Cupboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Godalming Community Cupboard 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 Godalming Community Cupboard last inspected?
Godalming Community Cupboard was last inspected on 25 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Godalming Community Cupboard?
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 Godalming Community Cupboard compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Godalming Community Cupboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Godalming Community Cupboard 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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