Half Moon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
Half Moon 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 20 December 2024, 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: Half Moon High Street, Ripley, GU23 6AN
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Half Moon 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% | ← Half Moon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferma Farm Shop and Bistro Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Cafe Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Sodexo at Ripley Court School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Anchor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Half Moon
What is Half Moon's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Half Moon 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 Half Moon last inspected?
Half Moon was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 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 Half Moon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Half Moon compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Half Moon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Half Moon 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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Half Moon is one of 27 rated food businesses in Ripley. See every hygiene rating in Ripley →
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