Thorpe Lea Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Runnymede
Thorpe Lea Road Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the producer 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 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: Ayebridges Garage, 169-171 Thorpe Lea Road, TW20 8HP
How it compares in Runnymede
In Runnymede, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Thorpe Lea Road Service Station 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% | ← Thorpe Lea Road Service Station | |
| 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 Thorpe Lea Road Service Station 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 Thorpe Lea Road Service Station, 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 | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Achieve Lifestyle at Egham Orbit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Adp UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Carry on Coffee Limited Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Cavan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Thorpe Lea Road Service Station
What is Thorpe Lea Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe Lea Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Runnymede Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Thorpe Lea Road Service Station 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 producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe Lea Road Service Station last inspected?
Thorpe Lea Road Service Station 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 Thorpe Lea Road Service Station?
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 Thorpe Lea Road Service Station compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, while Thorpe Lea Road Service Station holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Thorpe Lea Road Service Station 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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