Gatwick Aviation Museum food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mole Valley
Gatwick Aviation Museum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gatwick Aviation Museum Vallance By Ways, Lowfield Heath Road, RH6 0BT
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Gatwick Aviation Museum 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% | ← Gatwick Aviation Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Gatwick Aviation Museum 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 Gatwick Aviation Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 The Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Charlwood Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bear And Bunny Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Gatwick Aviation Museum
What is Gatwick Aviation Museum's food hygiene rating?
Gatwick Aviation Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 6 September 2019.
Is Gatwick Aviation Museum 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gatwick Aviation Museum last inspected?
Gatwick Aviation Museum was last inspected on 6 September 2019, more than 6 years 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 Gatwick Aviation Museum?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gatwick Aviation Museum compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Gatwick Aviation Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Gatwick Aviation Museum 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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