Polesden Lacey (National Trust) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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 25 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: Polesden Lacey House, Polesden Road, RH5 6BD
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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% | ← Polesden Lacey (National Trust) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Stop Pre-School Kitchen Garden School/college/university | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Effingham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bookham Bowling Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2021 |
| Bottle and Basket Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe Independent at Manor House School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bevans Butchers Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Harts Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bookham quick stop Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Polesden Lacey (National Trust)
What is Polesden Lacey (National Trust)'s food hygiene rating?
Polesden Lacey (National Trust) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust) last inspected?
Polesden Lacey (National Trust) was last inspected on 25 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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust)?
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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust) compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Polesden Lacey (National Trust) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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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