The Abinger Hatch food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
The Abinger Hatch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Abinger Hatch was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abinger Hatch Hotel, Abinger Lane, RH5 6HZ
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts The Abinger Hatch 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 Abinger Hatch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Abinger Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felbury House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Wotton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Hurtwood cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| Wotton Hatch Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Kings Head / The Kings Head Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Kingfisher Farm Shop Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Abinger Hatch
What is The Abinger Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Abinger Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Abinger Hatch 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Abinger Hatch last inspected?
The Abinger Hatch was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Abinger Hatch 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 Abinger Hatch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Abinger Hatch 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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