Dove House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Dove House 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 15 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dove House, 398 Pontefract Road, S71 5JZ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Dove House among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Dove House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Very 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 Dove 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 Dove House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Big Mamas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bettalives Lundwood Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Barnsley Premier Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Cudworth Churchfields Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Bailey's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Abbey Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Dove House
What is Dove House's food hygiene rating?
Dove House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 15 May 2015.
Is Dove 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dove House last inspected?
Dove House was last inspected on 15 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dove House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dove House compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Dove House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Dove 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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