The Grape Variety food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reigate and Banstead
The Grape Variety holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2025, 6 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: 12 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3TE
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts The Grape Variety among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← The Grape Variety | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 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 Grape Variety 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 Grape Variety, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILTR By Coromandel Coast Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Chipstead Hardcourt Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2021 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Chipstead Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
Questions about The Grape Variety
What is The Grape Variety's food hygiene rating?
The Grape Variety has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 20 December 2025.
Is The Grape Variety 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grape Variety last inspected?
The Grape Variety was last inspected on 20 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Grape Variety?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grape Variety compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and The Grape Variety is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Grape Variety 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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The Grape Variety is one of 23 rated food businesses in Chipstead. See every hygiene rating in Chipstead →
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