Mei's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Surrey Heath
Mei's Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2026, 2 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.
90% of rated food businesses in Surrey Heath score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Surrey Heath ratings →
Address: 56 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5SD
How this rating has changed
Mei's Kitchen was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 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 Surrey Heath
That puts Mei's Kitchen among the 441 places in Surrey Heath holding top marks, 76% 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 | 441 | 76% | ← Mei's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Very 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 Mei's Kitchen 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 Mei's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| BP Lightwater SF Connect Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| George Arthur Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Randalls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Lightwater Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Cinnamon Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
Questions about Mei's Kitchen
What is Mei's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mei's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Mei's Kitchen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mei's Kitchen last inspected?
Mei's Kitchen was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mei's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei's Kitchen compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
76% of the 579 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, and Mei's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects Mei's Kitchen 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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