The New Caterham Arms food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Tandridge
The New Caterham Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 83a Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5NF
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts The New Caterham Arms 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% | ← The New Caterham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Caterham Arms 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 New Caterham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Arms Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costercut Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caterham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Fishmongers Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Acorns Afterschool & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Compass @ Hillcroft Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The New Caterham Arms
What is The New Caterham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The New Caterham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 27 January 2026.
Is The New Caterham Arms 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Caterham Arms last inspected?
The New Caterham Arms was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 The New Caterham Arms?
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 The New Caterham Arms compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 611 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and The New Caterham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The New Caterham Arms 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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