Lindley Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
Lindley Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2024, 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: Lindley House Lindley Road, Godstone, RH9 8AS
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Lindley Stores 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% | ← Lindley Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lindley Stores 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 Lindley Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Lunch club at Godstone Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Blossom Godstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Flower Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Flower Farm Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Godstone News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| just Peachy Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Godstone Vineyards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2021 |
Questions about Lindley Stores
What is Lindley Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lindley Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 19 March 2024.
Is Lindley Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lindley Stores last inspected?
Lindley Stores was last inspected on 19 March 2024, 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 Lindley Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lindley Stores compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Lindley Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Lindley Stores 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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