The Salamella food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The Salamella holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Salamella was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Cricketers, 81 Clayton Road, Chessington, KT9 1NQ
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Salamella sits behind roughly 938 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ← The Salamella | |
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 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 Salamella 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 Salamella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotherdough Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Acorn To Oak Nursery And Preschool Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Amy Woodgate House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ace Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership @ Chessington School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barwell Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Box Clever Events Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Breakfast And Afterschool Club At St Mary's Primary School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Salamella
What is The Salamella's food hygiene rating?
The Salamella has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Salamella safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Salamella last inspected?
The Salamella was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Salamella?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salamella compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while The Salamella holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Salamella 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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