Effingham Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Effingham Mini Mart holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 July 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: Forest Road Stores And Post Office Forest Road, Effingham Junction, Leatherhead, KT24 5HE
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Effingham Mini Mart sits behind roughly 962 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ← Effingham Mini Mart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Effingham Mini Mart 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 Effingham Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drift Golf & Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Campaign Paintball Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Mews Gin Company LTD Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bolo & Brew Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Effingham Mini Mart
What is Effingham Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Effingham Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Guildford Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Effingham Mini Mart safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Effingham Mini Mart last inspected?
Effingham Mini Mart was last inspected on 5 July 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 Effingham Mini Mart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Effingham Mini Mart compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Effingham Mini Mart holds a 3. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Effingham Mini Mart 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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