Marks & Spencer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Epsom and Ewell
Marks & Spencer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Marks & Spencer was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Epsom and Ewell ratings →
Address: 20 Central Square, The Ashley Centre, Epsom, KT18 5DA
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How this rating has changed
Marks & Spencer was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 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 Epsom and Ewell
That puts Marks & Spencer among the 344 places in Epsom and Ewell holding top marks, 77% 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 | 344 | 77% | ← Marks & Spencer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Basket Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Blacks Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Epsom School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Ascension Training Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer
What is Marks & Spencer's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Marks & Spencer 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer last inspected?
Marks & Spencer was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marks & Spencer?
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 Marks & Spencer compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 444 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Marks & Spencer 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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