Valley News Caterham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
Valley News Caterham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 211 Croydon Road, Caterham, CR3 6PH
How it compares in Tandridge
In Tandridge, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Valley News Caterham sits behind roughly 562 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 562 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ← Valley News Caterham | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Valley News Caterham 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 Valley News Caterham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Stafford Sports Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Grabinsky's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Caterham Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Clubhouse Caterham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Caterham Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bua Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cherry Lodge Res Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Valley News Caterham
What is Valley News Caterham's food hygiene rating?
Valley News Caterham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tandridge Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Valley News Caterham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valley News Caterham last inspected?
Valley News Caterham was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Valley News Caterham?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley News Caterham compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, while Valley News Caterham holds a 4. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Valley News Caterham 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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