Woking Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Woking
Woking 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 27 August 2025, 10 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: 1 Victoria HouseGoldsworth RoadWokingSurrey, GU21 6JY
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Woking Local sits behind roughly 625 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← Woking Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Woking 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 Woking Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lisboa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Gail's Bakery Woking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Elia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| EBI Intercontinental Foods Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Food Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about Woking Local
What is Woking Local's food hygiene rating?
Woking Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Woking Council on 27 August 2025.
Is Woking 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 Woking Local last inspected?
Woking Local was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woking 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 Woking Local compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while Woking Local holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Woking 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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