Astolat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
Astolat 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: The Astolat 9 Old Palace Road, Guildford, GU2 7TU
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Astolat 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% | ← Astolat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Astolat 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 Astolat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Asperion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Queen Eleanor's C of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Diamond Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Coop Franchise at the university of Surrey Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Astolat
What is Astolat's food hygiene rating?
Astolat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Astolat 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 Astolat last inspected?
Astolat was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Astolat?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Astolat compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Astolat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Astolat 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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