Chifan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Chifan 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 8-10 Reigate Road, RH4 1SG
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Chifan 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% | ← Chifan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chifan 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 Chifan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Halls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Café Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Active Learning Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dijo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| KFC Dorking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Deepdene/Knox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Chifan
What is Chifan's food hygiene rating?
Chifan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Chifan 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 Chifan last inspected?
Chifan was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Chifan?
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 Chifan compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Chifan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Chifan 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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