Hammonds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mole Valley
Hammonds 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
This is a fresh result: Hammonds was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 202 Barnett Wood Lane, KT21 2DB
How it compares in Mole Valley
In Mole Valley, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Hammonds sits behind roughly 648 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 648 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ← Hammonds | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hammonds 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 Hammonds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashtead Football Club Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Ashtead Kids Club Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alfresco Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Ashtead Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Ashtead Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ashtead Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
Questions about Hammonds
What is Hammonds's food hygiene rating?
Hammonds has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mole Valley Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Hammonds 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 Hammonds last inspected?
Hammonds was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hammonds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hammonds compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Hammonds holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Hammonds 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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