Dog & Whistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Dog & Whistle holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 November 2022, more than 3 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: 112 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AB
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Dog & Whistle sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Dog & Whistle | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Dog & Whistle 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 Dog & Whistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Ember Hertford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Hertford Cake Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Hertford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Brad And Dills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Hertford Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Country Markets Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2010 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2024 |
Questions about Dog & Whistle
What is Dog & Whistle's food hygiene rating?
Dog & Whistle has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 12 November 2022.
Is Dog & Whistle 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dog & Whistle last inspected?
Dog & Whistle was last inspected on 12 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dog & Whistle?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dog & Whistle compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Dog & Whistle holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Dog & Whistle 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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