The Dovecote food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandwell
The Dovecote holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 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: The Dovecote Hill Top, West Bromwich, B70 0SD
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts The Dovecote among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← The Dovecote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Dovecote 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 Dovecote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bostin Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Allerton Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Brill Burgerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| 24-Seven Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Boulder Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
Questions about The Dovecote
What is The Dovecote's food hygiene rating?
The Dovecote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Dovecote 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dovecote last inspected?
The Dovecote was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dovecote?
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 Dovecote compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and The Dovecote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects The Dovecote 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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