The Cedar Tree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Surrey Heath
The Cedar Tree holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 June 2025, 12 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: 1 High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5AG
How it compares in Surrey Heath
A 2 is rare: only 5 of 586 rated places in Surrey Heath score this low, about one in 117. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 450 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← The Cedar Tree | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cedar Tree the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cedar Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Hong Kong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Miller & Carter Bagshot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Busy Bees At Bagshot School/college/university | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Miriam Grace Day Club Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2022 |
| Kings Arms Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Violet Place Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cedar Tree
What is The Cedar Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cedar Tree has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Surrey Heath Council on 26 June 2025.
Is The Cedar Tree safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Cedar Tree last inspected?
The Cedar Tree was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cedar Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cedar Tree compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, while The Cedar Tree holds a 2. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects The Cedar Tree 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Surrey Heath, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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