Five at the Bridge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Elmbridge
Five at the Bridge holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Five at the Bridge was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Bridge Road, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9EU
How it compares in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Five at the Bridge sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ← Five at the Bridge | |
| 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 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 Five at the Bridge 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 Five at the Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Buds to Blossoms Nursery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Five at the Bridge
What is Five at the Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Five at the Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Elmbridge Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Five at the Bridge safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Five at the Bridge last inspected?
Five at the Bridge was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Five at the Bridge?
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 Five at the Bridge compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Five at the Bridge holds a 3. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Five at the Bridge 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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