The Hive food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waverley
The Hive holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 28 January 2026, 5 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 Meath Westbrook Road, Godalming, GU7 2QH
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hive sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ← The Hive | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 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 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 Hive 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 Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Castle Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Godalming Delights Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Fox And Finch Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee, E C Godalming Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Godalming and Farncombe Bowling Club Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Pizza Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Small & Mighty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 28 January 2026.
Is The Hive 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Hive?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hive compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Hive holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Hive 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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