Marks and Spencer's food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Waverley
Marks and Spencer's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Marks and Spencer's was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Waverley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Waverley ratings →
Address: Unit 1 Woolsack Way, Godalming, GU7 1DR
How this rating has changed
Marks and Spencer's was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Marks and Spencer's among the 748 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 | 748 | 79% | ← Marks and Spencer's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Marks and Spencer's 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 Marks and Spencer's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mai Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| Godalming Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Busy Bees at Godalming Bridge Road Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| N Family Club Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Pepperpot House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Roost Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Marks and Spencer's
What is Marks and Spencer's's food hygiene rating?
Marks and Spencer's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Marks and Spencer's 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks and Spencer's last inspected?
Marks and Spencer's was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Marks and Spencer's?
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 Marks and Spencer's compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 952 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Marks and Spencer's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Marks and Spencer's 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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Marks and Spencer's is one of 253 rated food businesses in Godalming. See every hygiene rating in Godalming →
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