Dandy Cock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
Dandy Cock 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
This is a fresh result: Dandy Cock was inspected on 16 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 184a Victoria Road, NG17 8AT
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Dandy Cock among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← Dandy Cock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Very 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 Dandy Cock 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 Dandy Cock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Bentinck Miners Welfare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Archies Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Acre View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Dandy Cock
What is Dandy Cock's food hygiene rating?
Dandy Cock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 16 May 2026.
Is Dandy Cock 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 Dandy Cock last inspected?
Dandy Cock was last inspected on 16 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dandy Cock?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dandy Cock compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Dandy Cock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Dandy Cock 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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