Grumpy Mole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tandridge
Grumpy Mole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: The Royal Oak Inn Caterfield Lane, Oxted, RH8 0RR
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Grumpy Mole 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% | ← Grumpy Mole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 86 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 Grumpy Mole 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 Grumpy Mole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles of Oxted Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Just Baker at The Diamond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Diamond - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Nourish @ Holland Junior School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Coltsford Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2021 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Holland Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
Questions about Grumpy Mole
What is Grumpy Mole's food hygiene rating?
Grumpy Mole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Grumpy Mole 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grumpy Mole last inspected?
Grumpy Mole was last inspected on 5 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 Grumpy Mole?
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 Grumpy Mole compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Grumpy Mole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Grumpy Mole 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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