The Dabbling Duck

Shere

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Dabbling Duck scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 31 January 2025 by Guildford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dabbling Duck, from October 2021 to January 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Dabbling Duck.

Food hygiene rating history for The Dabbling Duck
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 October 2021	4 / 5	Good
31 January 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Dabbling Duck in Shere has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

The Dabbling Duck Middle Street,
Shere,
Surrey,
GU5 9HF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dabbling Duck. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dabbling Duck?

Food hygiene at The Dabbling Duck is inspected by Guildford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.guildford.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dabbling Duck

What is The Dabbling Duck’s food hygiene rating?

The Dabbling Duck has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 31 January 2025.

When was The Dabbling Duck last inspected?

The Dabbling Duck was last inspected by Guildford on 31 January 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.