LeatherHEAD START food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Mole Valley
LeatherHEAD START holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2019, more than 7 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: 3 Church Road, KT22 8AT
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts LeatherHEAD START 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% | ← LeatherHEAD START | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 LeatherHEAD START 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 LeatherHEAD START, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Tylney Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Fairfield Day Centre Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Han Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Amici Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Birchgrove Christ Church Apartments Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about LeatherHEAD START
What is LeatherHEAD START's food hygiene rating?
LeatherHEAD START has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 12 June 2019.
Is LeatherHEAD START 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LeatherHEAD START last inspected?
LeatherHEAD START was last inspected on 12 June 2019, more than 7 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 LeatherHEAD START?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LeatherHEAD START compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and LeatherHEAD START is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects LeatherHEAD START 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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