The Old Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
The Old Crown holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 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: The Old Crown, 1 High Street, KT23 4AA
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Old Crown 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 Old Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Crown 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 Old Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ildiko's Artisan Chocolate Ltd - Mr Tamas KISS Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ada's Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Carlo Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| C L Pearce and Sons Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Harts Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Layton's Greengrocers & Fruiterers Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Great Bookham Post Office Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Crown
What is The Old Crown's food hygiene rating?
The Old Crown has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Old Crown 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Crown last inspected?
The Old Crown was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 months 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 Old Crown?
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 Old Crown 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 Old Crown is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Old Crown 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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