The Cafe At Dores Hill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Isle of Wight
The Cafe At Dores Hill 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 6 July 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: Doreshill Farm, Briddlesford Lane, Havenstreet, PO33 4RX
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts The Cafe At Dores Hill among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← The Cafe At Dores Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Very 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 Cafe At Dores Hill 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 Cafe At Dores Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebells At Briddlesford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| GG's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Bayliss & Booth Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Harwood Bros Motors (Wootton) Limited Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Lakeside Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A Taste Of Cyprus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Hazel Lodge Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Island Healthcare Ltd - Northbrooke House Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cafe At Dores Hill
What is The Cafe At Dores Hill's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe At Dores Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 6 July 2025.
Is The Cafe At Dores Hill 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 Cafe At Dores Hill last inspected?
The Cafe At Dores Hill was last inspected on 6 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cafe At Dores Hill?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cafe At Dores Hill compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe At Dores Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects The Cafe At Dores Hill 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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