Harvesters Express Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Harvesters Express Store 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 13 December 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: 9 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 3JT
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Harvesters Express Store sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← Harvesters Express Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Harvesters Express Store 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 Harvesters Express Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Compass at Mount Alvernia Hospital Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Canopy coffee london square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Castle Garden School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Harvesters Express Store
What is Harvesters Express Store's food hygiene rating?
Harvesters Express Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Harvesters Express Store 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 Harvesters Express Store last inspected?
Harvesters Express Store was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months 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 Harvesters Express Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harvesters Express Store compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Harvesters Express Store holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Harvesters Express Store 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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