Good Elf Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Elmbridge
Good Elf Fine Foods 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 7 August 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: 42 Station Road, Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham, KT11 3BN
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Good Elf Fine Foods 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% | ← Good Elf Fine Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Good Elf Fine Foods 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 Good Elf Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Express Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| At Home Catering Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Energetic Health Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Kids Planet Cobham Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Farrants Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Holland and Barrett Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Oasis Charity Limited Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Good Elf Fine Foods
What is Good Elf Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Good Elf Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Good Elf Fine Foods 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 Good Elf Fine Foods last inspected?
Good Elf Fine Foods was last inspected on 7 August 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 Good Elf Fine Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good Elf Fine Foods compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Good Elf Fine Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Good Elf Fine Foods 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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