Holme Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Holme Stores 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 22 May 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Mole Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mole Valley ratings →
Address: 41 South Street, RH4 2JX
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Holme Stores among the 654 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 93% 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 | 654 | 93% | ← Holme Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 75 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 Holme Stores 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 Holme Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Forte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chilli & Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| JAVA Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Jax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Dorking Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ St Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Kokoro Dorking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Heaven's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Holme Stores
What is Holme Stores's food hygiene rating?
Holme Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Holme Stores 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 Holme Stores last inspected?
Holme Stores was last inspected on 22 May 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 Holme Stores?
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 Holme Stores compare to other places in Mole Valley?
93% of the 706 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Holme Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Holme Stores 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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