The Dooley Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Dooley Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: Dooley Inn, Ferry Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 3QX
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dooley Inn sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← The Dooley Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Dooley 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 Dooley Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe Beach Park Holidays UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Felixfishbar&grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Felixstowe Truckstop Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dolphin Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Caterlink At Langer Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Compass Group At Landguard Canteen Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dooley Inn
What is The Dooley Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dooley Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Dooley Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Dooley Inn last inspected?
The Dooley Inn was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dooley 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dooley Inn compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while The Dooley Inn holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Dooley 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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