Ruth House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Woking
Ruth House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: Ruth House Residential UnitSmarts Heath RoadWokingSurrey, GU22 0AN
How it compares in Woking
In Woking, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruth House sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ← Ruth House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Ruth House 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 Ruth House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird In Hand Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Foundations Community Preschool Ltd-Westfield Primary Sch School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Greys Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Dominic's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ambrose Koffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Ruth House
What is Ruth House's food hygiene rating?
Ruth House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Woking Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Ruth House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruth House last inspected?
Ruth House was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 Ruth House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruth House compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while Ruth House holds a 4. 137 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Ruth House 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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