Imperial Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Reigate and Banstead
Imperial Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Central Parade, Massetts Road, Horley, RH6 7PP
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Imperial Kitchen sits behind roughly 662 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ← Imperial Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Imperial Kitchen 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 Imperial Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coughlans Bakeries Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Costa Del Sol Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Horley Methodist Church Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Bobby's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Collingwood Batchellor Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Blacks Burgers Featuring Hewies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Imperial Kitchen
What is Imperial Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Imperial Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Imperial Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imperial Kitchen last inspected?
Imperial Kitchen was last inspected on 5 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Imperial Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Imperial Kitchen 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, while Imperial Kitchen holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Imperial Kitchen 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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