LJs Brew & bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
LJs Brew & bites 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
This is a fresh result: LJs Brew & bites was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 204, Barnett Wood Lane, KT21 2DB
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts LJs Brew & bites 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% | ← LJs Brew & bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 LJs Brew & bites 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 LJs Brew & bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashtead Football Club Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Ashtead Kids Club Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alfresco Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Ashtead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ashtead Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ashtead Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
Questions about LJs Brew & bites
What is LJs Brew & bites's food hygiene rating?
LJs Brew & bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 21 May 2026.
Is LJs Brew & bites 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 LJs Brew & bites last inspected?
LJs Brew & bites was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 LJs Brew & bites?
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 LJs Brew & bites compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and LJs Brew & bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects LJs Brew & bites 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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