Dog And Davenport Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Shropshire
Dog And Davenport Arms 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 September 2025, 10 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: Davenport Arms Main Street, Worfield, WV15 5LF
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Dog And Davenport Arms sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Dog And Davenport Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dog And Davenport 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 Dog And Davenport Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worfield Village Stores Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Worfield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Davenport House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Wheel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bradeney House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Burcote Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Dog And Davenport Arms
What is Dog And Davenport Arms's food hygiene rating?
Dog And Davenport Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Dog And Davenport Arms 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 Dog And Davenport Arms last inspected?
Dog And Davenport Arms was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dog And Davenport Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog And Davenport Arms compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dog And Davenport Arms holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Dog And Davenport 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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