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The Dog House Micro Pub food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Forest of Dean

The Dog House Micro Pub 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 29 June 2018, more than 8 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: 13 - 15 St John Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AR

How it compares in Forest of Dean

That puts The Dog House Micro Pub among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 95% 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.

Every rated food business in Forest of Dean
5 out of 5 651 95% ← The Dog House Micro Pub
4 out of 5 31 5%
3 out of 5 4 1%
2 out of 5 0 0%
1 out of 5 0 0%
0 out of 5 1 <1%

A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Micro Pub 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 Micro Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Forest Sweets & Treats Retailers - other 4 yards away 5 - Very good 1 August 2024
David Sheppard's Family Business Retailers - other 4 yards away 5 - Very good 10 September 2024
Scoff's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4 yards away 5 - Very good 10 September 2024
Tram Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop 4 yards away 5 - Very good 13 January 2026
Lucky Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop 19 yards away 5 - Very good 1 April 2025
Cinnamon Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 19 yards away 4 - Good 12 February 2025
Oriental Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop 49 yards away 5 - Very good 12 February 2025
Ritmo Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 65 yards away 5 - Very good 28 May 2024

Questions about The Dog House Micro Pub

What is The Dog House Micro Pub's food hygiene rating?

The Dog House Micro Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 29 June 2018.

Is The Dog House Micro Pub 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 House Micro Pub last inspected?

The Dog House Micro Pub was last inspected on 29 June 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at The Dog House Micro Pub?

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 The Dog House Micro Pub compare to other places in Forest of Dean?

95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog House Micro Pub is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Forest of Dean Council inspects The Dog House Micro Pub 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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More food hygiene ratings near here

The Dog House Micro Pub is one of 106 rated food businesses in Coleford. See every hygiene rating in Coleford

Forest of Dean inspects and rates 802 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Forest of Dean

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