The Dog House food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Derby City
The Dog House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 1-7 Becket Street, Derby, DE1 1HT
How it compares in Derby City
In Derby City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dog House sits behind roughly 1,744 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,447 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ← The Dog House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 315 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 Generally satisfactory
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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Bishop Blaise Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Boa Derby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Baby Platinum Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Belong Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Baby M Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2022 |
| Blacksmiths Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Adams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about The Dog House
What is The Dog House's food hygiene rating?
The Dog House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Derby City Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Dog House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dog House last inspected?
The Dog House was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog House compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,976 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, while The Dog House holds a 3. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Dog House 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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