Stop and Save food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Elmbridge
Stop and Save holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Stop & Save Unit 4, Simpson House, New Zealand Avenue, KT12 1QB
How it compares in Elmbridge
A 2 is rare: only 23 of 988 rated places in Elmbridge score this low, about one in 43. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ← Stop and Save | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Stop and Save the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Stop and Save, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Ashley C of E Primary School School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cacao Route Chocolatier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cappadocia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Stop and Save
What is Stop and Save's food hygiene rating?
Stop and Save has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Elmbridge Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Stop and Save safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Stop and Save last inspected?
Stop and Save was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Stop and Save?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Stop and Save compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Stop and Save holds a 2. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Stop and Save 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Stop and Save and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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 Elmbridge, 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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Understanding this rating
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