The Richmond Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Richmond Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: 149 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1AF
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Richmond Arms sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 12% | ← The Richmond Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Richmond 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 Richmond Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Godalming Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Godalming Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Small & Mighty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Fox And Finch Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee, E C Godalming Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Richmond Arms
What is The Richmond Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Richmond Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 19 February 2025.
Is The Richmond Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Richmond Arms last inspected?
The Richmond Arms was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Richmond Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Richmond Arms compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Richmond Arms holds a 4. 114 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Richmond 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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