G Live Cafe-Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
G Live Cafe-Bar 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 23 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: G Live London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so G Live Cafe-Bar 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% | ← G Live Cafe-Bar | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 G Live Cafe-Bar 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 G Live Cafe-Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Canopy coffee london square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Compass at Mount Alvernia Hospital Caring Premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Cleverchefs Limited at Sandfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about G Live Cafe-Bar
What is G Live Cafe-Bar's food hygiene rating?
G Live Cafe-Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 23 May 2024.
Is G Live Cafe-Bar 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 G Live Cafe-Bar last inspected?
G Live Cafe-Bar was last inspected on 23 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 G Live Cafe-Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does G Live Cafe-Bar compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while G Live Cafe-Bar holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects G Live Cafe-Bar 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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