Dove House Residential Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-12-08

Dove House Residential Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 1 Dove House Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1FF, in the Derbyshire Dales local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Derbyshire Dales oversees 910 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Derbyshire Dales is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
1 Dove House Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Postcode
DE6 1FF
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1626384

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Dove House Residential Home?

Dove House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Derbyshire Dales.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Dove House Residential Home last inspected?

Dove House Residential Home was last inspected on 2025-12-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Dove House Residential Home located?

Dove House Residential Home is located at 1 Dove House Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire , DE6 1FF, in the Derbyshire Dales local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE6 postcode area.