Fireaway Dorking food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mole Valley
Fireaway Dorking holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 186 High Street, RH4 1QR
How it compares in Mole Valley
In Mole Valley, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Fireaway Dorking sits behind roughly 648 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 648 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ← Fireaway Dorking | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Fireaway Dorking none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fireaway Dorking, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Arto Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Coughlans Bakeries Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Burgundy & Black Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cups & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Millets Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Fireaway Dorking
What is Fireaway Dorking's food hygiene rating?
Fireaway Dorking has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mole Valley Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Fireaway Dorking safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fireaway Dorking last inspected?
Fireaway Dorking was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fireaway Dorking?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fireaway Dorking compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Fireaway Dorking holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Fireaway Dorking and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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