The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tandridge
The Cherry Tree 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: Cherry Tree Inn Copthorne Bank, Copthorne, RH10 3JD
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts The Cherry Tree among the 562 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 | 562 | 92% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG Tea and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Copthorne Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Alliance Home Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Copthorne Village Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cafe Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Heatherley Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Copthorne Preparatory School Limited School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Anu Caterers @ Copthorne Hotel London Gatwick Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 12 August 2025.
Is The Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months 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 The Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cherry Tree compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The Cherry Tree 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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