North Downs Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tandridge
North Downs Hospital holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 46 Tupwood Lane, Caterham, CR3 6DP
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts North Downs Hospital 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% | ← North Downs Hospital | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Downs Hospital 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 North Downs Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass @ Caterham Prep School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Compass @ Caterham Upper School, Café and Pavillion School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Kokoro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Caterham Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about North Downs Hospital
What is North Downs Hospital's food hygiene rating?
North Downs Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 12 November 2024.
Is North Downs Hospital 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Downs Hospital last inspected?
North Downs Hospital was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 North Downs Hospital?
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 North Downs Hospital compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and North Downs Hospital is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects North Downs Hospital 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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