Dorringtons (The Stag) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Uttlesford
Dorringtons (The Stag) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: 2 The Stag, The Heath, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7EB
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Dorringtons (The Stag) among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Dorringtons (The Stag) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Dorringtons (The Stag) 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 Dorringtons (The Stag), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Raj Of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Nursery On The Heath School/college/university | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 August 2025 |
| KoKo Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Kings Pizza And Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Anwars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Graze & Grape Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Dorringtons (The Stag)
What is Dorringtons (The Stag)'s food hygiene rating?
Dorringtons (The Stag) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Dorringtons (The Stag) 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorringtons (The Stag) last inspected?
Dorringtons (The Stag) was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dorringtons (The Stag)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dorringtons (The Stag) compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Dorringtons (The Stag) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Dorringtons (The Stag) 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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