The Grumpy Mole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
The Grumpy Mole holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 December 2025, 6 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: Dorking Road, Walton On The Hill, Surrey, KT20 5RX
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grumpy Mole sits behind roughly 662 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ← The Grumpy Mole | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Grumpy Mole 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 Grumpy Mole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At Tadworth Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Our Coop Little Pioneers Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bridge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Caterpillars Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Chartwells At Chinthurst School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Age Concern Banstead Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2021 |
| Kingswood Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2021 |
Questions about The Grumpy Mole
What is The Grumpy Mole's food hygiene rating?
The Grumpy Mole has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 28 December 2025.
Is The Grumpy Mole safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grumpy Mole last inspected?
The Grumpy Mole was last inspected on 28 December 2025, 6 months 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 Grumpy Mole?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Grumpy Mole 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, while The Grumpy Mole holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Grumpy Mole 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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