The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epsom and Ewell
The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe 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
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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: Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PQ
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
That puts The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe among the 345 places in Epsom and Ewell holding top marks, 77% 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 | 345 | 77% | ← The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe 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 Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent @ Stamford Green Primary School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ascension Training Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Beris Place Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe
What is The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 20 January 2025.
Is The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe 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 The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe last inspected?
The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe?
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 Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects The Old Moat Garden Centre & Cafe 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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