The Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
The Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 28 The Borough, Farnham, GU9 7NJ
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local 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 Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Local 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 Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borelli's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| B'elicious Crepes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Gail's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Cyc:d Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Farnham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Gin & Chocolate Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about The Local
What is The Local's food hygiene rating?
The Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Waverley Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Local last inspected?
The Local was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Local compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while The Local holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Local 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 Local is one of 330 rated food businesses in Farnham. See every hygiene rating in Farnham →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.waverley.gov.uk
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