Smith & Western Lingfield food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
Smith & Western Lingfield holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Eastbourne Road, Blindley Heath, RH7 6JJ
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Smith & Western Lingfield among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← Smith & Western Lingfield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Smith & Western Lingfield 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.
Questions about Smith & Western Lingfield
What is Smith & Western Lingfield's food hygiene rating?
Smith & Western Lingfield has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Smith & Western Lingfield 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smith & Western Lingfield last inspected?
Smith & Western Lingfield was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smith & Western Lingfield?
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 Smith & Western Lingfield compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Smith & Western Lingfield is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Smith & Western Lingfield 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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