The Dog Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broadland
The Dog 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 12 October 2022, 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: 65 Holt Road, Horsford, Norfolk, NR10 3DF
How it compares in Broadland
That puts The Dog Inn among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← The Dog Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville Court Care Home Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Oh So Sweet Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Horsford Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Naga Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Jack Frost Mobile caterer | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Spice Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Horsford News Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about The Dog Inn
What is The Dog Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dog Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 12 October 2022.
Is The Dog 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 The Dog Inn last inspected?
The Dog Inn was last inspected on 12 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog Inn compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland 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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