Empire House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Runnymede
Empire House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 March 2025, 15 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: 96 Thorpe Lea Road, TW20 8BN
How it compares in Runnymede
In Runnymede, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Empire House sits behind roughly 509 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 509 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ← Empire House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 Empire 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 Empire House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering Ltd at Magna Carta School School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Adp UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Achieve Lifestyle at Egham Orbit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Community Wisdom CIC Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Empire House
What is Empire House's food hygiene rating?
Empire House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Runnymede Council on 15 March 2025.
Is Empire 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empire House last inspected?
Empire House was last inspected on 15 March 2025, 15 months 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 Empire House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Empire House compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while Empire House holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Empire 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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