The Dodford Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromsgrove
The Dodford 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: Whinfield Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, B61 9BG
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts The Dodford Inn among the 467 places in Bromsgrove 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 | 467 | 81% | ← The Dodford Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Very 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 Dodford 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 Dodford Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodford Childrens Farm Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Dodford First School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2014 |
| BAM FM @ Orchard Academy School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Little Gems Kids Club At The Orchards School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Castle Nursery At Perryfields Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Appletrees Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| C.E. Partridge & Son Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Chadsgrove School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about The Dodford Inn
What is The Dodford Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dodford Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 4 July 2024.
Is The Dodford 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 Dodford Inn last inspected?
The Dodford Inn was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dodford Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dodford Inn compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and The Dodford Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects The Dodford 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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