Dodbrooke Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Hams
Dodbrooke Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: Church Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1DB
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Dodbrooke Inn among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Dodbrooke Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Dodbrooke Inn 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 Dodbrooke Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| La Ranchera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Balke's Pantry Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Duncombe Masonic Club Other catering premises | 265 yards away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Tots Playhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Regal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Family Bakery Kingsbridge LTD Retailers - other | 342 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Dodbrooke Inn
What is Dodbrooke Inn's food hygiene rating?
Dodbrooke Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Dodbrooke Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dodbrooke Inn last inspected?
Dodbrooke Inn was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dodbrooke Inn?
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 Dodbrooke Inn compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Dodbrooke Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Dodbrooke Inn 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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