The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Epsom and Ewell
The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 July 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.
Address: 18 Chalk Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7AS
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) sits behind roughly 412 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ← The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) 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 The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Woodcote Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2017 |
| Bright Horizons Epsom Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bamboo Basket Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Burgh Heath Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2014 |
| Busy Bees At Epsom School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Assembly Rooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2012 |
| Cafe 1 Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)
What is The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)'s food hygiene rating?
The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 28 July 2025.
Is The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) last inspected?
The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, while The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) 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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