Thyme Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Runnymede
Thyme Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 London Street, KT16 8AA
How it compares in Runnymede
In Runnymede, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Thyme Tavern 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% | ← Thyme Tavern | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thyme Tavern 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 Thyme Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Chertsey Local Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Carlo Delicatessen Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Chertsey Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Buzzbox Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Thyme Tavern
What is Thyme Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Thyme Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Runnymede Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Thyme Tavern 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thyme Tavern last inspected?
Thyme Tavern was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Thyme Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thyme Tavern compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while Thyme Tavern holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Thyme Tavern 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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