The Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Warwickshire
The Dog Inn 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 22 May 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.
91% of rated food businesses in North Warwickshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Warwickshire ratings →
Address: The Dog Inn Dog Lane, Nether Whitacre, B46 2DU
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How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dog Inn sits behind roughly 501 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 501 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 11% | ← The Dog Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 The Dog 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 The Dog Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| The Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Nether Whitacre Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Dog Inn
What is The Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Dog Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Dog Inn was last inspected on 22 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog Inn?
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 The Dog Inn compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
80% of the 626 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Dog Inn holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects The Dog 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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