The Dog Head, Bishops Stortford
The Dog Head is a pub at 18 Market Square, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UU. The Dog Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 7 May 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 18 Market Square
Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 3UU - Council
- East Hertfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Dog Head’s food hygiene rating
The Dog Head's rating is 4 months old.
We have checked The Dog Head's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Dog Head
- 5The Black Lion70 m
- 5Star Inn80 m
- 4Age Concern160 m
- 5The Half Moon180 m
- 5Paisa Wine Bar250 m
- ExemptThirst Youth Cafe270 m
All 32 pubs and bars in Bishops Stortford
Questions about The Dog Head
What is the food hygiene rating at The Dog Head?
The Dog Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 7 May 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Dog Head?
The Dog Head is at 18 Market Square, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3UU, in Bishops Stortford. East Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Black Lion, about 70 m away.
What pubs are near The Dog Head?
The closest pubs and bars to The Dog Head are The Black Lion (70 m), Star Inn (80 m) and Age Concern (160 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Dog Head's hygiene rating up to date?
The Dog Head's rating is 4 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Dog Head on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.