Caritas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waverley
Caritas 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: St Josephs School Amlets Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 7DH
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Caritas among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Caritas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Caritas 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 Caritas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Specialist School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Cranleigh Golf and Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Cranleigh Preparatory School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cranleigh School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Gatley's Tuckshop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Cranleigh Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cranes Breakfast & After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Caritas
What is Caritas's food hygiene rating?
Caritas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Caritas 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 Caritas last inspected?
Caritas was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caritas?
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 Caritas compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Caritas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Caritas 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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