Falkland Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
Falkland Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Falkland Arms, 60 Falkland Road, RH4 3AD
How it compares in Mole Valley
That puts Falkland Arms among the 648 places in Mole Valley holding top marks, 91% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 648 | 91% | ← Falkland Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Falkland Arms 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 Falkland Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Badders Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Dorking Hospital Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Friends of Dorking Hospital Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Nower House Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Kokoro Dorking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Garth House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Dorking Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about Falkland Arms
What is Falkland Arms's food hygiene rating?
Falkland Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mole Valley Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Falkland Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Falkland Arms last inspected?
Falkland Arms was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months 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 Falkland Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Falkland Arms compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Falkland Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Falkland Arms 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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