Kicking Dickey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Uttlesford
Kicking Dickey 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Ongar Road, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1ES
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Kicking Dickey 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% | ← Kicking Dickey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Kicking Dickey 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 Kicking Dickey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black & White Coffee And Croissanterie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| The Little Bagel Box Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Andy's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Pit Stop Mobile caterer | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Pressplay Ltd Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Flitch Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Zer Fish And Chips Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Kicking Dickey
What is Kicking Dickey's food hygiene rating?
Kicking Dickey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Kicking Dickey 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 Kicking Dickey last inspected?
Kicking Dickey was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Kicking Dickey?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kicking Dickey compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Kicking Dickey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Kicking Dickey 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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