Running Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Spelthorne
Running Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 7 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: Running Horse Public House, Groveley Road, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 7LB
How it compares in Spelthorne
That puts Running Horse among the 535 places in Spelthorne holding top marks, 78% 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 | 535 | 78% | ← Running Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Running Horse 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 Running Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Court -A2 Dominion Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Ali's Caribbean Roti Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aunty Fariddah s kitchen Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Browns Breakfast Bar Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Ashford Common Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Plenty At Mitchison Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Running Horse
What is Running Horse's food hygiene rating?
Running Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Spelthorne Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Running Horse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Running Horse last inspected?
Running Horse was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Spelthorne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Running Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Running Horse compare to other places in Spelthorne?
78% of the 689 rated food businesses in Spelthorne hold the top rating of 5, and Running Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Spelthorne Council inspects Running Horse 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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