The Dove Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wiltshire
The Dove Inn 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 11 January 2026, 6 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: Dove Inn, Corton, BA12 0SZ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts The Dove Inn among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← The Dove Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 The Dove Inn 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 Dove Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Food & Events Co. Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ginnys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Boyton farms Co (Wilts) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2025 |
| Heytesbury Stores & Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Red Lion Heytesbury Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2026 |
| Keys Group Plc. Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Codford Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Codford Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Dove Inn
What is The Dove Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dove Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 January 2026.
Is The Dove Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
The Dove Inn was last inspected on 11 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dove Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Dove Inn compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dove Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects The Dove Inn 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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