The Albert Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Elmbridge
The Albert Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Albert Arms was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 82 High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9QS
How it compares in Elmbridge
That puts The Albert Arms 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 Albert Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Albert Arms 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 Albert Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Benan's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cater Link @ Esher High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Arbrook House BUPA Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cafe Loco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Brightwater Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Afternoon Crumbs Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about The Albert Arms
What is The Albert Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Albert Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Elmbridge Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Albert Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Albert Arms last inspected?
The Albert Arms was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Albert Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Albert Arms compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Albert Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects The Albert Arms 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
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The Albert Arms is one of 126 rated food businesses in Esher. See every hygiene rating in Esher →
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