The Dolphin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Mole Valley
The Dolphin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Dolphin Inn (Ph), The Street, RH3 7DW
How it compares in Mole Valley
In Mole Valley, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dolphin 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% | ← The Dolphin | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dolphin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Betchworth Village Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Broome Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Brockham B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Brockham Green Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2020 |
| J Chitty & Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Fresh Connect Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Arkle Manor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about The Dolphin
What is The Dolphin's food hygiene rating?
The Dolphin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mole Valley Council on 3 April 2025.
Is The Dolphin 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dolphin last inspected?
The Dolphin was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Dolphin compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Dolphin holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects The Dolphin 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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