The Dog House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Amber Valley
The Dog House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 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.
Address: 32 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7HL
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Dog House among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← The Dog House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Dog House 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 Dog House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond City Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Creative Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| David Nieper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Crossroads Tavern Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Coffee N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Alfreton Store Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about The Dog House
What is The Dog House's food hygiene rating?
The Dog House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 23 April 2026.
Is The Dog House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog House last inspected?
The Dog House was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dog House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dog House compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Dog House 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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