The Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Runnymede
The Wheatsheaf 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: The Wheatsheaf was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Runnymede score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Runnymede ratings →
Address: London Road, GU25 4QF
How this rating has changed
The Wheatsheaf was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 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 Runnymede
That puts The Wheatsheaf among the 502 places in Runnymede holding top marks, 83% 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 | 502 | 83% | ← The Wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Guards Polo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Clara's Cocina At Guards Polo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2021 |
| ACS Egham International School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2026 |
Questions about The Wheatsheaf
What is The Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
The Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 6 August 2026.
Is The Wheatsheaf 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 The Wheatsheaf last inspected?
The Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Wheatsheaf?
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 Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 606 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and The Wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects The Wheatsheaf 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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