The Dukes Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Reigate and Banstead
The Dukes Head holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 June 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.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Reigate and Banstead ratings →
Address: Dorking Road, Walton On The Hill, Surrey, KT20 5SL
How this rating has changed
The Dukes Head has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 17 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
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 Reigate and Banstead
A 2 is rare: only 25 of 869 rated places in Reigate and Banstead score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ← The Dukes Head | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 239 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Dukes Head the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dukes Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Tea On The Green Other catering premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Tadworth Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| Chartwells At Chinthurst School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bridge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Station Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Harrison Catering Services Ltd At Tadworth Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2026 |
| Caterpillars Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Dukes Head
What is The Dukes Head's food hygiene rating?
The Dukes Head has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Dukes Head safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Dukes Head last inspected?
The Dukes Head was last inspected on 17 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dukes Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dukes Head compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 869 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, while The Dukes Head holds a 2. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Dukes Head 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Reigate and Banstead, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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The Dukes Head is one of 24 rated food businesses in Walton on the Hill. See every hygiene rating in Walton on the Hill →
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