Costcutter Hurst Green food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
Costcutter Hurst Green holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 218-222 Pollards Oak Road, Hurst Green, RH8 0JP
How it compares in Tandridge
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 608 rated places in Tandridge score this low, about one in 101. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 562 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Costcutter Hurst Green | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Costcutter Hurst Green the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Costcutter Hurst Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Gresham House Caring Premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Track 1 Hurst Green Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Holland Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2021 |
| Hazelwood School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Coltsford Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Haycutter Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter Hurst Green
What is Costcutter Hurst Green's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Hurst Green has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tandridge Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Costcutter Hurst Green safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Costcutter Hurst Green last inspected?
Costcutter Hurst Green was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Costcutter Hurst Green?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter Hurst Green compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Hurst Green holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Costcutter Hurst Green 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tandridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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