Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Tandridge
Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 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: Caterham Dene Hospital Church Road, Caterham, CR3 5RA
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering 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% | ← Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering 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 Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Fernando's Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Elite Garages Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Ph Pub/bar/nightclub | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Coombe Dingle Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Caterham Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Best Zone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering
What is Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering's food hygiene rating?
Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering last inspected?
Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 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 Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering?
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 Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 611 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Caterham Dene Hospital - Patient Catering 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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