Dorking Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Epsom and Ewell
Dorking Road Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 March 2019, 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: 95 Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7JZ
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Dorking Road Stores sits behind roughly 345 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ← Dorking Road Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Dorking Road Stores 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 Dorking Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Woodcote Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
| Bamboo Basket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Ascension Training Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Epsom School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Dorking Road Stores
What is Dorking Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Dorking Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 28 March 2019.
Is Dorking Road Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorking Road Stores last inspected?
Dorking Road Stores was last inspected on 28 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Dorking Road Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dorking Road Stores 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, while Dorking Road Stores holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Dorking Road Stores 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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