Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Runnymede
Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 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: Virginia Water Lake, London Road, GU25 4QF
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake among the 509 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 | 509 | 83% | ← Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake 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 Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Mead School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 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 February 2025 |
Questions about Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake
What is Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake's food hygiene rating?
Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake last inspected?
Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake?
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 Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Caffe in the Park at Virginia Water Lake 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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