The Dove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Milton Keynes
The Dove 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 3 October 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: 6 Wordsworth Avenue, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8SB
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts The Dove among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← The Dove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 The Dove 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Meadow View Nursery Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Lishbaa Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Castlemead Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Dove
What is The Dove's food hygiene rating?
The Dove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 October 2022.
Is The Dove 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 last inspected?
The Dove was last inspected on 3 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dove?
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 The Dove compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and The Dove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects The Dove 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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