Dovebourne Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Dovebourne Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: Former 2 Derby Road, Foston, Derby, DE65 5PT
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How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Dovebourne Care Home among the 639 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 639 | 85% | ← Dovebourne Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Dovebourne Care Home 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 Dovebourne Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunar Gow Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hatton Service Station Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local Hatton Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2025 |
| Creative Days Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Hatton Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brookfields Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Hatton Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Dovebourne Care Home
What is Dovebourne Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Dovebourne Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 20 June 2026.
Is Dovebourne Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dovebourne Care Home last inspected?
Dovebourne Care Home was last inspected on 20 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dovebourne Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dovebourne Care Home compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 749 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dovebourne Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Dovebourne Care Home 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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