The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen 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 19 May 2025, 13 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: The Dove 24-28 Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4QJ
How it compares in Hackney
That puts The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
Questions about The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen
What is The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 19 May 2025.
Is The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen 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 Dove Freehouse and Kitchen last inspected?
The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Dove Freehouse and Kitchen 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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