Eight On The River food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Elmbridge
Eight On The River 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 December 2025, 7 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: Eight on the River Molesey Boat Club, Barge Walk, East Molesey, KT8 9AJ
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts Eight On The River 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% | ← Eight On The River | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Eight On The River 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 Eight On The River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Buds to Blossoms Nursery Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Artigiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Eight On The River
What is Eight On The River's food hygiene rating?
Eight On The River has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Eight On The River 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 Eight On The River last inspected?
Eight On The River was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Eight On The River?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eight On The River compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Eight On The River is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects Eight On The River 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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