The Malabar Coast food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tandridge
The Malabar Coast 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 188 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, CR3 5ND
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts The Malabar Coast among the 562 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 | 562 | 92% | ← The Malabar Coast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Malabar Coast 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 Malabar Coast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan-e-am Caterham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Bolton Stores Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cr3 Youth Project Skaterham The Tuck Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Caterham Arms Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Costercut Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2021 |
| Caterham Pumas YFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bracken Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about The Malabar Coast
What is The Malabar Coast's food hygiene rating?
The Malabar Coast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The Malabar Coast 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 Malabar Coast last inspected?
The Malabar Coast was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Malabar Coast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Malabar Coast compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Malabar Coast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The Malabar Coast 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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