The Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Runnymede
The Retreat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 12 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: St Peters Hospital, Guildford Road, KT16 0PZ
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts The Retreat 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% | ← The Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Retreat 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 The Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wing Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| EduKitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Compass Group at The Runnymede Hospital Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Chertsey Parkland Manor Care home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Aramark @ Air Products PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Botleys Mansion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| 3 Rooms Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Dragon Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Retreat
What is The Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 13 June 2025.
Is The Retreat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Retreat last inspected?
The Retreat was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 12 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 The Retreat?
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 The Retreat compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and The Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects The Retreat 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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