The Haywain food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Epsom and Ewell
The Haywain holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 2 St Margaret Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LB
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
That puts The Haywain among the 345 places in Epsom and Ewell holding top marks, 77% 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 | 345 | 77% | ← The Haywain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 The Haywain 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 Haywain, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Woodcote Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
| Bamboo Basket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe 1 Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ascension Training Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Epsom School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Haywain
What is The Haywain's food hygiene rating?
The Haywain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Haywain 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Haywain last inspected?
The Haywain was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Haywain?
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 The Haywain compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, and The Haywain is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects The Haywain 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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