The Bridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Elmbridge
The Bridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 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: 17 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1AE
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts The Bridge 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 Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 The Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowl Butler Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Walton On Thames Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool & Daycare Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Buenos Aires Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cacao Route Chocolatier Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bridge
What is The Bridge's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Bridge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge last inspected?
The Bridge was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 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 Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridge compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Bridge is one of 244 rated food businesses in Walton-on-Thames. See every hygiene rating in Walton-on-Thames →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/food
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