The Haywain

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Haywain is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 2 St Margaret Drive, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LB, in the Epsom and Ewell local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 June 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Epsom and Ewell oversees 598 registered food businesses, of which 68% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Epsom and Ewell is 4.7 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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.

Details

Business Type
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Address
2 St Margaret Drive, Epsom, Surrey
Postcode
KT18 7LB
Local Authority
Epsom and Ewell
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
28307

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Haywain?

The Haywain has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Epsom and Ewell.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Haywain last inspected?

The Haywain was last inspected on 2025-06-04. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Haywain located?

The Haywain is located at 2 St Margaret Drive, Epsom, Surrey , KT18 7LB, in the Epsom and Ewell local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the KT18 postcode area.