Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Runnymede
Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: Royal Holloway University Of L, Egham Hill, TW20 0EX
How it compares in Runnymede
In Runnymede, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London 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% | ← Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London | |
| 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 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 Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London 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 Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boilerhouse Cafe at Royal Holloway University of London Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Crosslands Suite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Beit Al Arz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bellini Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Co-op Englefield Green Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Armstrong Gun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Egham Hill SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London
What is Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London's food hygiene rating?
Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Runnymede Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London last inspected?
Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Union Shop at Royal Holloway University of London 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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