The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)

Surrey

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 July 2025 by Epsom and Ewell.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole), from February 2020 to July 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole).

Food hygiene rating history for The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 February 2020	5 / 5	Very good
28 July 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) in Surrey has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

18 Chalk Lane,
Epsom,
Surrey,
KT18 7AS

The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole). The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)?

Food hygiene at The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) is inspected by Epsom and Ewell, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)

What is The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole)’s food hygiene rating?

The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 July 2025.

When was The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) last inspected?

The Amato Inn (The Grumpy Mole) was last inspected by Epsom and Ewell on 28 July 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.