Thyme Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Runnymede
Thyme Tavern 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
This is a fresh result: Thyme Tavern was inspected on 29 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: 20 London Street, KT16 8AA
How this rating has changed
Thyme Tavern has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 29 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Thyme Tavern 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% | ← Thyme Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 29 August 2026.
Is Thyme Tavern 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 Thyme Tavern last inspected?
Thyme Tavern was last inspected on 29 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "very 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 Thyme Tavern compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 606 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Thyme Tavern is one of them.
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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Thyme Tavern is one of 150 rated food businesses in Chertsey. See every hygiene rating in Chertsey →
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