HM Prison Dovegate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Staffordshire
HM Prison Dovegate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: HM Prison Dovegate, Moreton Lane, Draycott in the Clay, ST14 8XR
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts HM Prison Dovegate among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 746 | 73% | ← HM Prison Dovegate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Good
- 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 HM Prison Dovegate 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 HM Prison Dovegate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Partridge Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Marchington Community Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Kerala Meat Hut Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2024 |
| St Peter CE Infant & Junior School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| John Pye Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Uttoxeter Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| The Barn By Bilash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Dove House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about HM Prison Dovegate
What is HM Prison Dovegate's food hygiene rating?
HM Prison Dovegate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is HM Prison Dovegate safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HM Prison Dovegate last inspected?
HM Prison Dovegate was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HM Prison Dovegate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HM Prison Dovegate compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and HM Prison Dovegate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects HM Prison Dovegate 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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