Harris and Hoole food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Harris and Hoole holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 January 2025, 18 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: 49 North Street, Guildford, GU1 4TE
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Harris and Hoole 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% | ← Harris and Hoole | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harris and Hoole 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 Harris and Hoole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bills Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Cambio Marcia / Lunch Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Dumpling Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cafe W Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about Harris and Hoole
What is Harris and Hoole's food hygiene rating?
Harris and Hoole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Harris and Hoole 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harris and Hoole last inspected?
Harris and Hoole was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 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 Harris and Hoole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris and Hoole compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while Harris and Hoole holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Harris and Hoole 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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