Dovely food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broxtowe
Dovely holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 78A Wollaton Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2NZ
How it compares in Broxtowe
In Broxtowe, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Dovely sits behind roughly 543 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ← Dovely | |
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Dovely 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 Dovely, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots The Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Bistro 66 Also Trading As Marcello's Fresh Pasta Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| :AM Coffee & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Beeston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Amores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Beeston Evangelical Free Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Dovely
What is Dovely's food hygiene rating?
Dovely has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broxtowe Council on 16 May 2023.
Is Dovely 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dovely last inspected?
Dovely was last inspected on 16 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dovely?
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 Dovely compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, while Dovely holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Dovely 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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