Clark's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Clark's 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: Clarks Cafe 1 Sunmead Parade, Guildford Road, KT22 9AL
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Clark's Cafe 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% | ← Clark's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Clark's 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 Clark's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Servcies @ Downsend 6th Form Centre School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Coffee Supplies Direct , Stormbrew Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Five Rivers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Leatherhead Day Nursery and Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Botan Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Channon News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Charlie and Ginger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
Questions about Clark's Cafe
What is Clark's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Clark's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Clark's 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 Clark's Cafe last inspected?
Clark's Cafe was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Clark's Cafe?
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 Clark's Cafe compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Clark's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Clark's 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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