The Averna food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Elmbridge
The Averna holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2026, 3 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: Averna, The Green, Claygate, KT10 0JQ
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts The Averna 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% | ← The Averna | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Averna, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie's Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Afternoon Crumbs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Brightwater Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about The Averna
What is The Averna's food hygiene rating?
The Averna has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 13 April 2026.
Is The Averna 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Averna last inspected?
The Averna was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
How does The Averna compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Averna is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects The Averna 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/food
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