The Old Ford food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Old Ford 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
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: The Old Ford The Old Ford Lynchford Road, Ash Vale, GU12 5QA
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Old Ford among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Old Ford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Old Ford 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 Old Ford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethneys Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Cherryvale Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Big Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Carriages Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ South Farnborough Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Complete Coaching School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| CESSAC Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cafe @ No.36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Old Ford
What is The Old Ford's food hygiene rating?
The Old Ford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 30 January 2025.
Is The Old Ford 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 Old Ford last inspected?
The Old Ford was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Ford?
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 Old Ford compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Ford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Old Ford 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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The Old Ford is one of 22 rated food businesses in Ash Vale. See every hygiene rating in Ash Vale →
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