Egham Fresh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Runnymede
Egham Fresh holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 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: 31 The Precinct, High Street, TW20 9HN
How it compares in Runnymede
A 1 is rare: only 3 of 614 rated places in Runnymede score this low, about one in 205. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 509 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Egham Fresh | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Egham Fresh the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Egham Fresh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bar 163/Rudi's/Sidney's/Wing Drop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caffe Gondola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Carry on Coffee Limited Mobile caterer | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Baxter Storey School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Egham Fresh
What is Egham Fresh's food hygiene rating?
Egham Fresh has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Runnymede Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Egham Fresh safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Egham Fresh last inspected?
Egham Fresh was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Egham Fresh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Egham Fresh compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while Egham Fresh holds a 1. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Egham Fresh 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Runnymede, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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