The Dog's Spot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Vale of White Horse
The Dog's Spot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2025, 11 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: 2 High Street, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 5AX
How it compares in Vale of White Horse
That puts The Dog's Spot among the 764 places in Vale of White Horse holding top marks, 81% 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 | 764 | 81% | ← The Dog's Spot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 115 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 102 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's Spot 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's Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throwing Buns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| One Planet Abingdon CEC Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Kings Head & Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Coffee aroma /mezzeh wine bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Dorindos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Dog's Spot
What is The Dog's Spot's food hygiene rating?
The Dog's Spot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Vale of White Horse Council on 4 August 2025.
Is The Dog's Spot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog's Spot last inspected?
The Dog's Spot was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Vale of White Horse Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog's Spot?
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's Spot compare to other places in Vale of White Horse?
81% of the 940 rated food businesses in Vale of White Horse hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog's Spot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Vale of White Horse Council inspects The Dog's Spot 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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