Merry House Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Guildford
Merry House Takeaway 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 31 January 2025, 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Guildford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Guildford ratings →
Address: 3 Parade Court Ockham Road South, East Horsley, KT24 6QR
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Merry House Takeaway among the 812 places in Guildford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 812 | 81% | ← Merry House Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 145 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 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 Merry House Takeaway 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 Merry House Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Conisbee & Son Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Horsley Village Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| East Horsley News Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 February 2025 |
| Orindis Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bolo & Brew Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Meadows Nursery School Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Mews Gin Company LTD Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Merry House Takeaway
What is Merry House Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Merry House Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Merry House Takeaway 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 Merry House Takeaway last inspected?
Merry House Takeaway was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 19 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 Merry House Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Merry House Takeaway compare to other places in Guildford?
81% of the 1,003 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Merry House Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Merry House Takeaway 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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