The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Elmbridge
The Griffin holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 58 Common Road, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0HW
How it compares in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Griffin 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% | ← The Griffin | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Griffin 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 The Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie's Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Afternoon Crumbs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Brightwater Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At Lovelace Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Amy Woodgate House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Elmbridge Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Griffin safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 The Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffin compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Griffin holds a 3. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects The Griffin 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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