The Shepherd and Flock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Shepherd and Flock holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shepherd And Flock Public House 22 Moor Park Lane, Farnham, GU9 9JB
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shepherd and Flock sits behind roughly 868 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ← The Shepherd and Flock | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shepherd and Flock 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 Shepherd and Flock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Hospital Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Campus & Co Farnham Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Farnham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Bells Piece Cheshire Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| BP Farnham SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Farnham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
Questions about The Shepherd and Flock
What is The Shepherd and Flock's food hygiene rating?
The Shepherd and Flock has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Waverley Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Shepherd and Flock safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Shepherd and Flock last inspected?
The Shepherd and Flock was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Shepherd and Flock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Shepherd and Flock compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Shepherd and Flock holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Shepherd and Flock 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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