Polesden Lacey (National Trust)

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-06-25

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Polesden Lacey (National Trust) is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Polesden Lacey House, Polesden Road, Bookham, RH5 6BD, in the Mole Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 June 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 5 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Polesden Lacey House, Polesden Road, Bookham
Postcode
RH5 6BD
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
688439

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Polesden Lacey (National Trust)?

Polesden Lacey (National Trust) 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?

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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust) last inspected?

Polesden Lacey (National Trust) was last inspected on 2025-06-25. 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 Polesden Lacey (National Trust) located?

Polesden Lacey (National Trust) is located at Polesden Lacey House, Polesden Road, Bookham , RH5 6BD, in the Mole Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH5 postcode area.