Dotty Mares food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Three Rivers
Dotty Mares holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2025, 16 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: Woodoaks Farm, Denham Way, Maple Cross, WD3 9XQ
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Dotty Mares among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Dotty Mares | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Very 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 Dotty Mares 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 Dotty Mares, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caffe Kix Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Get Set 4 Tennis Ace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| HCL @ Maple Cross Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| HCL @ Shepherd Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| BP Oil UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Brixton Amusements Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Dotty Mares
What is Dotty Mares's food hygiene rating?
Dotty Mares has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 19 February 2025.
Is Dotty Mares 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dotty Mares last inspected?
Dotty Mares was last inspected on 19 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dotty Mares?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dotty Mares compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Dotty Mares is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Dotty Mares 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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