Garth House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Garth House is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Garth Nursing Home, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, RH4 2AY, in the Mole Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Mole Valley oversees 801 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Mole Valley is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- The Garth Nursing Home, Tower Hill Road, Dorking
- Postcode
- RH4 2AY
- Local Authority
- Mole Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1641532
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Garth House?
Garth House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Mole Valley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Garth House last inspected?
Garth House was last inspected on 2025-09-18. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Garth House located?
Garth House is located at The Garth Nursing Home, Tower Hill Road, Dorking , RH4 2AY, in the Mole Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH4 postcode area.