Nest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Nest holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Nest was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Guildford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Guildford ratings →
Address: Broadway Villa High Street, Ripley, GU23 6AQ
How this rating has changed
Nest was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Nest among the 812 places in Guildford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 812 | 81% | ← Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Nest 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 Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Sea Salt Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Anchor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Sodexo at Ripley Court School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ferma Farm Shop and Bistro Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Nest
What is Nest's food hygiene rating?
Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 14 August 2026.
Is Nest 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nest last inspected?
Nest was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nest?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nest compare to other places in Guildford?
81% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Nest 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Nest is one of 26 rated food businesses in Ripley. See every hygiene rating in Ripley →
Guildford inspects and rates 1,148 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Guildford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.guildford.gov.uk
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