The Reading Room Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
The Reading Room Cafe 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
The rating dates from 8 February 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: Village Hall, Brockham Green, RH3 7JJ
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Reading Room Cafe among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The Reading Room Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 Reading Room Cafe 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 Reading Room Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Brockham B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Brockham Green Nursery Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| J Chitty & Son Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ms Ruth Macintrye Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Arkle Manor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Betchworth Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about The Reading Room Cafe
What is The Reading Room Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Reading Room Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 8 February 2024.
Is The Reading Room Cafe 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 The Reading Room Cafe last inspected?
The Reading Room Cafe was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Reading Room Cafe?
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 Reading Room Cafe compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Reading Room Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Reading Room Cafe 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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