The Five And Lime food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Guildford
The Five And Lime holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 17 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: Five And Lime 3 Leapale Road, Guildford, GU1 4JX
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Five And Lime 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% | ← The Five And Lime | |
| 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 The Five And Lime 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 The Five And Lime, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Bills Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| canopy coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Dumpling Munch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cambio Marcia / Lunch Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about The Five And Lime
What is The Five And Lime's food hygiene rating?
The Five And Lime has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 17 January 2025.
Is The Five And Lime 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Five And Lime last inspected?
The Five And Lime was last inspected on 17 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 The Five And Lime?
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 The Five And Lime compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while The Five And Lime holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Five And Lime 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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