Food Hygiene Ratings in Reigate and Banstead

1,062 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".

1,062
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
25
Rated 0 or 1
73.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.8%647
Good14.1%124
Satisfactory7.8%68
Improvement Needed1.5%13
Major Improvement2.1%18
Urgent Improvement0.8%7

Business types

Retailers - other24823.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen21019.8%
Other catering premises12511.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub979.1%
Caring Premises888.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop807.5%
School/college/university797.4%
Mobile caterer625.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Reigate and Banstead are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Reigate and Banstead currently has 1,062 registered food businesses. Of these, 877 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 25 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Chilli HutRH1 2AU0Sep 25, 2025
Chris White ButchersRH6 7BE0Nov 04, 2025
Happy TummyRH6 0Jul 10, 2025
New Lotus HouseRH1 1BB0Jul 30, 2025
Nisa LocalRH6 9TA0Feb 06, 2025
ParksideRH2 7AN0Sep 16, 2025
The PloughRH1 6QE0Jun 25, 2025
Alliance In Partnership Ltd At Banstead Junior SchSM7 2BQ1Jun 19, 2025
Beryl And PegsRH2 0BA1May 23, 2025
Cafe IvyRH6 9TA1Dec 06, 2024
Chillis / SoBe Burger / Patty GuyRH1 2AU1Jan 16, 2026
Cinnamon KebabRH1 6HW1Dec 10, 2025
Curry CentreSM7 2NT1Nov 02, 2023
Ellie's CoffeeSM7 1JB1Jun 10, 2025
Merstham Village ShopRH1 3RA1Jan 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Reigate and Banstead have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 647 food businesses in Reigate and Banstead with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Reigate and Banstead?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Reigate and Banstead?+

Inspection frequency in Reigate and Banstead depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies