The Lunch Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mole Valley
The Lunch Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 The Circus, Kingston Road, KT22 7BZ
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Lunch Box among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% 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 | 648 | 91% | ← The Lunch Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Lunch Box 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 Lunch Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 5C CHIC'N Love ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Breakfast Club @ Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Golden Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Caffe'ine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| AC Hub School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| BP Leatherhead Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Bright Stars Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about The Lunch Box
What is The Lunch Box's food hygiene rating?
The Lunch Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 9 September 2024.
Is The Lunch Box 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lunch Box last inspected?
The Lunch Box was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 months 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 The Lunch Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lunch Box compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Lunch Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Lunch Box 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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