The Dove Inn Poringland food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Norfolk
The Dove Inn Poringland 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 30 June 2025, 12 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: The Dove Inn, Bungay Road, Poringland, NR14 7NB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Dove Inn Poringland among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Dove Inn Poringland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Dove Inn Poringland 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 Dove Inn Poringland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2024 |
| Flour Pot Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Win Lee Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 January 2025 |
| Kairali South Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Zaks Poringland Diner Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Poringland Charcoal & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 April 2025 |
| Daintys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dove Inn Poringland
What is The Dove Inn Poringland's food hygiene rating?
The Dove Inn Poringland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 30 June 2025.
Is The Dove Inn Poringland 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 Dove Inn Poringland last inspected?
The Dove Inn Poringland was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dove Inn Poringland?
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 Dove Inn Poringland compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Dove Inn Poringland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Dove Inn Poringland 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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