Dotties food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield
Dotties holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: 104 Highfield Lane, S41 8BA
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Dotties sits behind roughly 837 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Dotties | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dotties 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 Dotties, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Central England Co-operative - Littlemoor Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Brill Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Butcher and Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brew Time Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Apartment (Chesterfield)Ltd (football) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Beef King Chesterfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Dotties
What is Dotties's food hygiene rating?
Dotties has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Chesterfield Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Dotties safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Dotties last inspected?
Dotties was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dotties?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dotties compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Dotties holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Dotties 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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