The Griffin

Esher

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Griffin scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 July 2026 by Elmbridge.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Griffin, from January 2025 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2025 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Griffin.

Food hygiene rating history for The Griffin
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 January 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
27 July 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Griffin in Esher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

58 Common Road,
Claygate,
Esher,
Surrey,
KT10 0HW

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Griffin. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Griffin?

Food hygiene at The Griffin is inspected by Elmbridge, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.elmbridge.gov.uk/food or [email protected].

Questions about The Griffin

What is The Griffin’s food hygiene rating?

The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 July 2026.

When was The Griffin last inspected?

The Griffin was last inspected by Elmbridge on 27 July 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.