Kiln Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hampshire
Kiln 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 16 September 2025, 11 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Grayshott Pottery School Road, Grayshott, Hindhead, GU26 6LR
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Kiln Cafe among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Kiln Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 Kiln 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 Kiln Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayshott Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Grayshott Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Grayshott Sports Pavillion (Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Hop & Vine Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Grayshott Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Famous Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| The Counter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Kiln Cafe
What is Kiln Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Kiln Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Kiln 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 Kiln Cafe last inspected?
Kiln Cafe was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kiln 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 Kiln Cafe compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kiln Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Kiln 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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Kiln Cafe is one of 30 rated food businesses in Hindhead. See every hygiene rating in Hindhead →
East Hampshire inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hampshire →
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