Lenton Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Reigate and Banstead
Lenton Lodge holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the hotel that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 October 2023, more than 2 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: 36 Massetts Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7DS
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 912 rated places in Reigate and Banstead score this low, about one in 41. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Lenton Lodge | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lenton Lodge the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lenton Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Connect Catering Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Gatwick And Sylhet Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Horley Methodist Church Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| Costa Del Sol Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bobby's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Lenton Lodge
What is Lenton Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Lenton Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 26 October 2023.
Is Lenton Lodge safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Lenton Lodge last inspected?
Lenton Lodge was last inspected on 26 October 2023, more than 2 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 Lenton Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lenton Lodge 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 Lenton Lodge holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Lenton Lodge 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Reigate and Banstead, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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