The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Ship Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2024, 22 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: The Ship Inn High Street, Ripley, GU23 6AZ
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Ship Inn 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% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Ferma Farm Shop and Bistro Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Sodexo at Ripley Court School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Anchor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 20 August 2024.
Is The Ship Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 20 August 2024, 22 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 The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ship Inn compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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Understanding this rating
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