The Charterhouse Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Waverley
The Charterhouse Arms 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 13 November 2024, 19 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: Charterhouse Arms Deanery Road, Godalming, GU7 2PQ
How it compares in Waverley
That puts The Charterhouse Arms among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← The Charterhouse Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 The Charterhouse Arms 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 Charterhouse Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Godalming and Farncombe Bowling Club Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Godalming Delights Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bell House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Daisy Sandwiches Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe/Charterhouse School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| ARTHOUSE Unlimited Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Godalming Community Cupboard Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about The Charterhouse Arms
What is The Charterhouse Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Charterhouse Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 13 November 2024.
Is The Charterhouse Arms 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 The Charterhouse Arms last inspected?
The Charterhouse Arms was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Charterhouse Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Charterhouse Arms compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and The Charterhouse Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects The Charterhouse Arms 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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