Prince of Wales food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Elmbridge
Prince of Wales holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Prince Of Wales, 48 West End Lane, Esher, KT10 8LA
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Prince of Wales 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% | ← Prince of Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prince of Wales 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 Prince of Wales, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Landscape Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Benan's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Arbrook House BUPA Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Prince of Wales
What is Prince of Wales's food hygiene rating?
Prince of Wales has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Prince of Wales 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prince of Wales last inspected?
Prince of Wales was last inspected on 14 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 Prince of Wales?
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 Prince of Wales compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Prince of Wales is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Prince of Wales 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Prince of Wales is one of 126 rated food businesses in Esher. See every hygiene rating in Esher →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/food
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