The Lincoln Arms Hotel
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Lincoln Arms Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Lincoln Arms Hotel, Station Approach, Dorking, RH4 1TF, in the Mole Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 17 July 2024.
Details
- Business Type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- The Lincoln Arms Hotel, Station Approach, Dorking
- Postcode
- RH4 1TF
- Local Authority
- Mole Valley
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 667510
Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2024-07-17 |
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Lincoln Arms Hotel?
The Lincoln Arms Hotel 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 The Lincoln Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Lincoln Arms Hotel was last inspected on 2026-03-03. 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 The Lincoln Arms Hotel located?
The Lincoln Arms Hotel is located at The Lincoln Arms Hotel, Station Approach, Dorking , RH4 1TF, in the Mole Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RH4 postcode area.