The Golden Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Golden Fleece 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 2 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Golden Fleece Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6DB
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Golden Fleece among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Golden Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fleece Thai Other catering premises | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 October 2024 |
| The Bridge House Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Elstead Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| The Little Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Woolpack Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Mill at Elstead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2026 |
| The United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Fleece
What is The Golden Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 2 November 2022.
Is The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece last inspected?
The Golden Fleece was last inspected on 2 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Golden Fleece?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Fleece compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Golden Fleece 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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