Best Biltong food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Best Biltong holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: 6 Aldershot Road, Guildford, GU2 8AF
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Best Biltong among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Best Biltong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Best Biltong 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 Best Biltong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Beijing Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ember and Seed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Cleverchefs at Stoughton Infant and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Empire fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Best Biltong
What is Best Biltong's food hygiene rating?
Best Biltong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Best Biltong 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best Biltong last inspected?
Best Biltong was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Best Biltong?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best Biltong compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Best Biltong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Best Biltong 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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