Stretched and Fired

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2024-12-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Stretched and Fired is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 2 Chapel Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3UH, in the Guildford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Guildford oversees 1,135 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Guildford is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
2 Chapel Street, Guildford, Surrey
Postcode
GU1 3UH
Local Authority
Guildford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1767892

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Stretched and Fired?

Stretched and Fired has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Guildford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Stretched and Fired last inspected?

Stretched and Fired was last inspected on 2024-12-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Stretched and Fired improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Stretched and Fired located?

Stretched and Fired is located at 2 Chapel Street, Guildford, Surrey , GU1 3UH, in the Guildford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GU1 postcode area.