What is the average food hygiene rating in Mole Valley?

The average food hygiene rating in Mole Valley is 4.87 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Mole Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

91.6% of rated premises in Mole Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mole Valley 22 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Mole Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

645 food businesses in Mole Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 91.6% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Mole Valley have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Mole Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Mole Valley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mole Valley (795 establishments on record, 704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Mole Valley

In Mole Valley, 91.6% of 704 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.87/5. These figures cover 795 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Mole Valley has 645 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 704 rated premises (91.6%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 91.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +11.9 pp
National rank: 22 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Mole Valley

5★ Very Good

645 (91.6%)

4★ Good

40 (5.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

9 (1.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 61 awaiting inspection and 30 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 61 awaiting inspection and 30 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Mole Valley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Mole Valley?: The average food hygiene rating in Mole Valley is 4.87 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Mole Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 91.6% of rated premises in Mole Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Mole Valley 22 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Mole Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 645 food businesses in Mole Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 91.6% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Mole Valley have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in Mole Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Mole Valley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Mole Valley (795 establishments on record, 704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Mole Valley

Impact Food Group @ St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Norfolk Road, Dorking · RH4 3JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Dorking Manor Care HomeCaring Premises · Ridgeway lodge, Ridgeway Road, Dorking · RH4 3AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Deepdene Care CentreCaring Premises · Deepdene Care Centre, Hill View, Dorking · RH4 1SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 High Street, Leatherhead · KT22 8AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Nando's LeatherheadRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5, Church Street · KT22 8DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
PowersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · KT22
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Flying Start Day NurseryCaring Premises · Moorlands, The Marld, Ashtead · KT21 1RW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Oakfield Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Oakfield Nursing Home, 30 Oakfield Road, Ashtead · KT21 2RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
SuperfishTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2-4 Woodfield Lane, Ashtead · KT21 2BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Esquires CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 44-46 High Street, Dorking · RH4 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Old Wall Cottage Nursing HomeCaring Premises · Old Wall Cottage, Old Reigate Road, Betchworth · RH3 7DR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Pizza ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 235 High Street, Dorking · RH4 1RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Mole Valley

The Punch Bowl Inn LtdPub/bar/nightclub · The Punchbowl Inn (Ph), Okewood Hill · RH5 5PU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2026
Craddocks BakeryRetailers - other · 19 Craddocks Parade, Ashtead · KT21 1QJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 May 2025
Blue CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52-56 Church Street, Leatherhead · KT22 8DW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Rosie Tea HutRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Reigate Road, Dorking · RH4 1NZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
Kenitos Piri Piri DorkingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-6 New Parade, London Road, Dorking · RH4 1RQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 December 2025
Seabreeze's dorking ltdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 59 Dene Street, Dorking · RH4 2DP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 October 2024
The ReverieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckland Park Lake, Park Lake Drive, Buckland · RH3 7FE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Prince of WalesPub/bar/nightclub · The Prince Of Wales (Ph), Guildford Road, Westcott · RH4 3QE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 795 real Food Standards Agency records for Mole Valley, of which 704 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.