Dobbies Findern food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Derbyshire
Dobbies Findern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: Burton Road, Findern, Derby, DE65 6BE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
In South Derbyshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Dobbies Findern sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 10% | ← Dobbies Findern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dobbies Findern 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 Dobbies Findern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Highfields Spencer Academies Trust School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Findern Village Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2013 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Care UK Heatherton House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Dobbies Findern
What is Dobbies Findern's food hygiene rating?
Dobbies Findern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Dobbies Findern 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dobbies Findern last inspected?
Dobbies Findern was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Dobbies Findern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dobbies Findern compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
87% of the 733 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dobbies Findern holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Dobbies Findern 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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