What is the average food hygiene rating in Reigate and Banstead?

The average food hygiene rating in Reigate and Banstead is 4.52 out of 5, across 909 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Reigate and Banstead compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.3% of rated premises in Reigate and Banstead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Reigate and Banstead 264 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 Reigate and Banstead have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

657 food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.3% of the 909 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Reigate and Banstead have a low hygiene rating?

43 food businesses in Reigate and Banstead are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Reigate and Banstead food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Reigate and Banstead (1,083 establishments on record, 909 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 Reigate and Banstead

In Reigate and Banstead, 72.3% of 909 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.52/5. These figures cover 1,083 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Reigate and Banstead has 657 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 909 rated premises (72.3%). 43 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.

5★ share: 72.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.4 pp
National rank: 264 / 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 Reigate and Banstead

5★ Very Good

657 (72.3%)

4★ Good

134 (14.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

75 (8.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

21 (2.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.4%)

Plus 143 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 143 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Reigate and Banstead: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Reigate and Banstead?: The average food hygiene rating in Reigate and Banstead is 4.52 out of 5, across 909 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Reigate and Banstead compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.3% of rated premises in Reigate and Banstead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Reigate and Banstead 264 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 Reigate and Banstead have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 657 food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.3% of the 909 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 20 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Reigate and Banstead have a low hygiene rating?: 43 food businesses in Reigate and Banstead are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 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 Reigate and Banstead food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Reigate and Banstead (1,083 establishments on record, 909 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 Reigate and Banstead

Earlswood Infant And Nursery Pre And After School ClubSchool/college/university · Earlswood Infant And Nursery School, St Johns Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 6DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
St Johns Breakfast And Afterschool ClubSchool/college/university · St Johns Primary School, Pendleton Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 6QG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Fennies Day NurseryCaring Premises · Baptist Church, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey · RH6 7HS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Adams KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, Orchard Business Centre, Steer Place, Salfords · RH1 5EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Ramblers Rest Public HousePub/bar/nightclub · Outwood Lane, Coulsdon, Surrey · CR5 3NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Poppins RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 Station Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 1PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Blake's ButchersRetailers - other · The Blue Cow, 6 West Road, Reigate, Surrey · RH2 7JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
BUPA Tadworth Grove Nursing And Retirement HomeCaring Premises · The Avenue, Tadworth, Surrey · KT20 5AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Meat The ChefOther catering premises · RH6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Chalk Hills BakeryRetailers - other · 75 Bell Street, Reigate, Surrey · RH2 7AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
The Lane Fox REMEO CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Surrey Hospital, Canada Drive, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 5GU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Brambly House Montessori SchoolSchool/college/university · The Georgian House, Rockshaw Road, Merstham, Surrey · RH1 3DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Reigate and Banstead

Chris White ButchersManufacturers/packers · 3 High Street, Horley, Surrey · RH6 7BE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2025
The PloughPub/bar/nightclub · The Plough Public House, 11 Church Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 6QE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 June 2025
New Lotus HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 Linkfield Corner, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 1BB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 July 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · 158 - 162 Brookfield Drive, Horley, Surrey · RH6 9TA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2025
Merstham Village ShopRetailers - other · 1 South Parade, School Hill, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 3RA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2025
Cafe IvyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 166 Brookfield Drive, Horley, Surrey · RH6 9TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 December 2024
Buffalo Soul Ja LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · DN Barbers, 36 Horley Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 5AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
The Joshua TreeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 30 Common Road, Redhill, Surrey · RH1 6HG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 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 1,083 real Food Standards Agency records for Reigate and Banstead, of which 909 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.