Food Hygiene Ratings in Tandridge

700 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 94.4% rated "very good".

700
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
94.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good94.4%587
Good3.2%20
Satisfactory1.1%7
Improvement Needed0.6%4
Major Improvement0.6%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen16924.1%
Retailers - other8912.7%
Other catering premises8812.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub7310.4%
Caring Premises7210.3%
Mobile caterer628.9%
School/college/university608.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop517.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Tandridge are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 700 registered food businesses for Tandridge. Of these, 622 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 94.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. The snapshot contains 4 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
China GardenRH8 0QA1Mar 03, 2026
Coffee and CreamsCR3 5PE1Sep 11, 2026
NamasteCR3 5UA1Mar 05, 2026
Rignall's ButchersCR3 5UA1Jan 14, 2025
Burntwood LodgeCR3 6TA2Mar 05, 2026
Costcutter Hurst GreenRH8 0JP2Jul 29, 2025
Felbridge ShowgroundRH19 2NU2Jun 11, 2025
Stir Food @ St Peter and St Paul Church PrimaryCR3 5BN2May 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Tandridge have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 587 food businesses in Tandridge with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 94.4% 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 Tandridge?+

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 Tandridge?+

Inspection frequency in Tandridge 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