Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tandridge
Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips 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 17 November 2023, 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: 181 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NU
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips among the 564 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 | 564 | 92% | ← Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 84 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 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 Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips 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 Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Fishmongers Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Dewan-e-am Caterham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Caterham Arms Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costercut Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Caterham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
Questions about Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips
What is Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 17 November 2023.
Is Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips 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 Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips last inspected?
Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips was last inspected on 17 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 610 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Sharps's Traditional Fish & Chips 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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