Box Hill Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Box Hill 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: The Box Tree Cafe, Boxhill Road, KT20 7LB
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Box Hill 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% | ← Box Hill 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Box Hill 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 Box Hill Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burford Bridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Dorking Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dorkinian Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Downsvale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Dorking Chichester Road School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Colairos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Chimney Fire Coffee Importers/Exporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Denbies Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Box Hill Cafe
What is Box Hill Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Box Hill Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Box Hill 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 Box Hill Cafe last inspected?
Box Hill Cafe was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Box Hill Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Box Hill 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 Box Hill Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Box Hill 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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