The Factory Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tandridge
The Factory Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1-3 Station Road East, Oxted, RH8 0BD
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts The Factory Shop 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 Factory Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Factory Shop 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 Factory Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takusan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Harbourfields Oxted Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Sessions Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Medora Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Skyline Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cucina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Chicken Valley Oxted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Kinjo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about The Factory Shop
What is The Factory Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Factory Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Factory Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Factory Shop last inspected?
The Factory Shop was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Factory Shop?
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 Factory Shop compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and The Factory Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects The Factory Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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