The Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
The Crown 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 28 March 2025, 15 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: The Crown Inn (Ph), 98 The Street, RH5 5JY
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Crown among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 The Crown 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 The Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Pre-School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Scott-Broadwood C of E(A) Infant School School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| D & S Carters of Capel Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 September 2025 |
| Ho's Mobile caterer | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Capel News Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Capel Pavillion Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Dorking Brewery and Tap Room Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Trailblazer Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about The Crown
What is The Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Crown 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 The Crown last inspected?
The Crown was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown?
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 The Crown compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Crown 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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