Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower 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 2 July 2026, 2 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Mole Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mole Valley ratings →
Address: Leith Hill Tower, Abinger Road, RH5 6LX
How this rating has changed
Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe among the 654 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 93% 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 | 654 | 93% | ← Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 75 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 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 Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower 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 Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J A Keen & Son Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Keen & Son Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Tanhurst Estate Café and Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Tanhurst Estate Vinyard Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe
What is Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower 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 Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe last inspected?
Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe compare to other places in Mole Valley?
93% of the 706 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Tanhouse Leith Hill Tower 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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