The Royal George food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Elmbridge
The Royal George 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
This rating dates from 3 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 130-132 Hersham Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 5QJ
How it compares in Elmbridge
In Elmbridge, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Royal George 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 Royal George | |
| 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 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 The Royal George 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 Royal George, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darshaa Ltd Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Caspari Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cornerstone the Church Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Adelaide House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Basically Balloons Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ashley Park School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Royal George
What is The Royal George's food hygiene rating?
The Royal George has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Elmbridge Council on 3 January 2025.
Is The Royal George 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 Royal George last inspected?
The Royal George was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 Royal George?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Royal George compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal George holds a 3. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects The Royal George 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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