The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health 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
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 16 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: Research Laboratories Institute For Animal Health Ash Road, Pirbright
How it compares in Guildford
That puts The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health 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% | ← The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health 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 Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Animal Health Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Recharge Outlet (College refectory) Woody's & Courtyard Merrist Wood School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Christmas Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health
What is The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health's food hygiene rating?
The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health 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 The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health last inspected?
The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health?
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 The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects The Hungry Herd Cafe at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health 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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