Waitrose food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Elmbridge
Waitrose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 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: 62-66 High Street, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8BL
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Waitrose among the 757 places in Elmbridge holding top marks, 77% 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 | 757 | 77% | ← Waitrose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Waitrose 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 Waitrose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cafe Verditer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| COOK Other catering premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Weybridge Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Cantina 41 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Arslanbey Kebab Ltd at The Jolly Farmer Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone ? Campbell House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Waitrose
What is Waitrose's food hygiene rating?
Waitrose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Waitrose 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waitrose last inspected?
Waitrose was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waitrose?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waitrose compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Waitrose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Waitrose 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Waitrose is one of 165 rated food businesses in Weybridge. See every hygiene rating in Weybridge →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/food
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