Kirthon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Kirthon holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Kirthon was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Guildford score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Guildford ratings →
Address: 18 Station Parade, East Horsley, KT24 6QN
How this rating has changed
Kirthon has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Guildford
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,003 rated places in Guildford score this low, about one in 167. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 812 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Kirthon | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Kirthon the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kirthon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Conisbee & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Horsley Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| East Horsley News Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 February 2025 |
| Merry House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Orindis Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bolo & Brew Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Meadows Nursery School Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Kirthon
What is Kirthon's food hygiene rating?
Kirthon has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Guildford Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Kirthon safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kirthon last inspected?
Kirthon was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kirthon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirthon compare to other places in Guildford?
81% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Kirthon holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Kirthon 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Guildford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Kirthon is one of 30 rated food businesses in East Horsley. See every hygiene rating in East Horsley →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.guildford.gov.uk
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