Alex Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Alex Café 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
This is a fresh result: Alex Café was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Guildford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Guildford ratings →
Address: 3 - 5 Worplesdon Road, Guildford, GU2 9RW
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Alex Café among the 812 places in Guildford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 812 | 81% | ← Alex Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Alex Café 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 Alex Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Biltong Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Ember and Seed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Airhop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cleverchefs at Stoughton Infant and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Alex Café
What is Alex Café's food hygiene rating?
Alex Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Alex Café 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 Alex Café last inspected?
Alex Café was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alex Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Alex Café compare to other places in Guildford?
81% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Alex Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Alex Café 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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