Merstham Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reigate and Banstead
Merstham Kebab House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2025, 16 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: 69 Nutfield Road, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3ER
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Merstham Kebab House 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% | ← Merstham Kebab House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Merstham Kebab House 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 Merstham Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2021 |
| All Saints South Merstham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Chartwells At Lime Tree Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Chick-In Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| Coffee Cinta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Esso Merstham And Londis Merstham Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Kiddi Caru Day Nursery And Pre-school Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Merstham Kebab House
What is Merstham Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Merstham Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 16 February 2025.
Is Merstham Kebab House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merstham Kebab House last inspected?
Merstham Kebab House was last inspected on 16 February 2025, 16 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 Merstham Kebab House?
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 Merstham Kebab House 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 Merstham Kebab House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Merstham Kebab House 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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