Whyteleafe Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tandridge
Whyteleafe Tavern 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 10 June 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: 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Whyteleafe Tavern among the 564 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 | 564 | 92% | ← Whyteleafe Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Whyteleafe Tavern 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 Whyteleafe Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boescakes Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Charlie's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2017 |
Questions about Whyteleafe Tavern
What is Whyteleafe Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Whyteleafe Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Whyteleafe Tavern 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 Whyteleafe Tavern last inspected?
Whyteleafe Tavern was last inspected on 10 June 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 Whyteleafe Tavern?
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 Whyteleafe Tavern compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 611 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Whyteleafe Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Whyteleafe Tavern 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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