Ashtead Fruit Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Ashtead Fruit Box 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 7 August 2023, more than 2 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: 37a The Street, KT21 1AA
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Ashtead Fruit 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% | ← Ashtead Fruit 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ashtead Fruit 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 Ashtead Fruit Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtead Village Club Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2018 |
| Ashstead Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Beijing Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Brewery Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bumbles Ashtead Limited T/A Dolly Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall / Ashtead Over 60's Lunch Club Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brew Forty Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bumbles Ashtead Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Ashtead Fruit Box
What is Ashtead Fruit Box's food hygiene rating?
Ashtead Fruit Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 7 August 2023.
Is Ashtead Fruit 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashtead Fruit Box last inspected?
Ashtead Fruit Box was last inspected on 7 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ashtead Fruit Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashtead Fruit 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 Ashtead Fruit Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Ashtead Fruit 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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