La Casita food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
La Casita 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 30 May 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: 4A Chapel Street, Guildford, GU1 3UH
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so La Casita 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% | ← La Casita | |
| 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 La Casita 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 La Casita, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Coppa Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Dumpling Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cambio Marcia / Lunch Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Cosy Club Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cafe W Guildford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
Questions about La Casita
What is La Casita's food hygiene rating?
La Casita has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 30 May 2024.
Is La Casita 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 La Casita last inspected?
La Casita was last inspected on 30 May 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 La Casita?
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 La Casita compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while La Casita holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects La Casita 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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