The Dog & Doublet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Dog & Doublet 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 4 March 2026, 6 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Stafford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stafford ratings →
Address: Sandon Bank, Sandon, ST18 0DJ
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near The Dog & Doublet
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dog & Doublet sits behind roughly 764 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 764 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 15% | ← The Dog & Doublet | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Dog & Doublet 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 The Dog & Doublet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Sandon Hall and Park Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Mumbles Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Dog & Doublet
What is The Dog & Doublet's food hygiene rating?
The Dog & Doublet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Dog & Doublet 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 Dog & Doublet last inspected?
The Dog & Doublet was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog & Doublet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog & Doublet compare to other places in Stafford?
79% of the 972 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Dog & Doublet holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Dog & Doublet 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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