Den 97 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Den 97 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 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: 5 Nightingale Walk, Farnham, GU9 7WF
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Den 97 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% | ← Den 97 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Den 97 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 Den 97, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Cyc:d Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| B'elicious Crepes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Higher Ground Kaffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Borelli's Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hermanos Tacos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Farnham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Den 97
What is Den 97's food hygiene rating?
Den 97 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Den 97 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Den 97 last inspected?
Den 97 was last inspected on 4 February 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 Den 97?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Den 97 compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Den 97 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Den 97 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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