Ashtead Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mole Valley
Ashtead 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 20 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 22 Craddocks Parade, KT21 1QJ
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Ashtead 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% | ← Ashtead 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 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 Ashtead 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 Ashtead Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Alfresco Coffee Co Mobile caterer | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Ashtead Football Club Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| Ashtead Kids Club Other catering premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Ashtead Cricket Club Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2018 |
| Ashtead Bowling Club Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ashtead Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Ashtead Tennis Players Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
Questions about Ashtead Cafe
What is Ashtead Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ashtead Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 20 December 2024.
Is Ashtead 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 Ashtead Cafe last inspected?
Ashtead Cafe was last inspected on 20 December 2024, 18 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 Ashtead Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashtead 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 Ashtead Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Ashtead 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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