The Bletchingley Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
The Bletchingley Arms 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 5 January 2026, 6 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: 2 High Street, Bletchingley, RH1 4PE
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts The Bletchingley Arms 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% | ← The Bletchingley Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Bletchingley Arms 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 The Bletchingley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hungry Hermit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Coneybury Stores Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| India Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Whyte Harte Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Sandhills Orchard Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
Questions about The Bletchingley Arms
What is The Bletchingley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Bletchingley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 5 January 2026.
Is The Bletchingley Arms 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 The Bletchingley Arms last inspected?
The Bletchingley Arms was last inspected on 5 January 2026, 6 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 The Bletchingley Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Bletchingley Arms compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Bletchingley Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The Bletchingley Arms 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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