The Britannia food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Britannia holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Britannia 9 Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Britannia among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← The Britannia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Britannia 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 Britannia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childs Play Preschool Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chipotle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cafe W Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Fitzsimmons Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about The Britannia
What is The Britannia's food hygiene rating?
The Britannia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 11 April 2024.
Is The Britannia 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Britannia last inspected?
The Britannia was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Britannia?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Britannia compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Britannia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Britannia 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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