The Doverdale Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wychavon
The Doverdale Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 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: The Dovey, Stalls Farm Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8JL
How it compares in Wychavon
In Wychavon, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Doverdale Arms sits behind roughly 632 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ← The Doverdale Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 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 Doverdale Arms 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 Doverdale Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakhy News Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Blue Giraffe Nursery Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| My First Friends Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Spectrum Days Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Spire Church Of England At Witton Middle School School/college/university | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| AIP At Chawson First School School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Droitwich Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Little Al's At Rivers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about The Doverdale Arms
What is The Doverdale Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Doverdale Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wychavon Council on 14 March 2025.
Is The Doverdale Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Doverdale Arms last inspected?
The Doverdale Arms was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Doverdale Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Doverdale Arms compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, while The Doverdale Arms holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects The Doverdale Arms 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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