Starling food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Elmbridge
Starling 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 3 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9RL
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Starling 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% | ← Starling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Starling 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 Starling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Benan's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cater Link @ Esher High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Cafe Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Arbrook House BUPA Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Brightwater Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Afternoon Crumbs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Starling
What is Starling's food hygiene rating?
Starling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Starling 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 Starling last inspected?
Starling was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Starling?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Starling compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Starling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Starling 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Starling is one of 126 rated food businesses in Esher. See every hygiene rating in Esher →
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