The Chipstead Players food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
The Chipstead Players 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 19 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Courtyard Theatre, Longshaw Stables, Hazelwood Lane, CR5 3QU
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts The Chipstead Players among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← The Chipstead Players | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Chipstead Players 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 Chipstead Players, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
| Chipstead Hardcourt Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2021 |
| Chipstead, Coulsdon And Walcountians Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2021 |
| Hooley News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Hemesh Petrolium Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| FILTR By Coromandel Coast Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
Questions about The Chipstead Players
What is The Chipstead Players's food hygiene rating?
The Chipstead Players has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 19 November 2018.
Is The Chipstead Players 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 Chipstead Players last inspected?
The Chipstead Players was last inspected on 19 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Chipstead Players?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chipstead Players compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and The Chipstead Players is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Chipstead Players 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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