Witley Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
Witley Village Stores 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 1 August 2025, 13 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.
91% of rated food businesses in Waverley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Waverley ratings →
Address: Chester House Petworth Road, Witley, Godalming, GU8 5LY
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Witley Village Stores sits behind roughly 748 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 748 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ← Witley Village Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 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 Witley Village Stores 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 Witley Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Barrow Hills School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Milford Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Butter and Cream Cakes Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Orchard Community Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Williams Bakery & Cafe Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Black Barn Traditional Butcher Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Witley Village Stores
What is Witley Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Witley Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Witley Village Stores 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 Witley Village Stores last inspected?
Witley Village Stores was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Witley Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Witley Village Stores compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 952 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Witley Village Stores holds a 4. 115 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Witley Village Stores 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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Witley Village Stores is one of 253 rated food businesses in Godalming. See every hygiene rating in Godalming →
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