Brambles of Oxted food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
Brambles of Oxted 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
This is a fresh result: Brambles of Oxted was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Vector House Merle Common Road, Oxted, RH8 0RP
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Brambles of Oxted 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% | ← Brambles of Oxted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brambles of Oxted 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 Brambles of Oxted, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Baker at The Diamond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Diamond - Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Grumpy Mole Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Nourish @ Holland Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Windmill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2024 |
| One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2021 |
| Coltsford Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Brambles of Oxted
What is Brambles of Oxted's food hygiene rating?
Brambles of Oxted has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Brambles of Oxted 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 Brambles of Oxted last inspected?
Brambles of Oxted was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brambles of Oxted?
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 Brambles of Oxted compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Brambles of Oxted is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Brambles of Oxted 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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