Food Hygiene Ratings in Dorset
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
77.7%
Total Inspected
5,036
Need Improvement
1125
@TheKitchen
DT6 6DB
10 Out of Gluten
No Postcode
100 Giggles
DT1 3AH
14 CARLTON ROAD NORTH
DT4 7PX
2 Maple Close
No Postcode
2 Rabling Road Bed & Breakfast
No Postcode
23.5 Degrees Ltd T/A Starbucks
BH24 2QA
23.5 Degrees Ltd T/A Starbucks
BH21 3HA
2Guys
DT6 5BU
3 Ivy Cross (Bed and Breakfast)
No Postcode
3 Quarters B&B
BH19 1HT
348 MUNDENS LANE
DT9 5HU
4 Seasons @ Folke
DT9 5HR
48 Church Road
BH22 9EU
5 STAR BAR AND CATERING
No Postcode
6 FISHWEIR FIELDS
DT6 3HE
61 RODWELL ROAD
No Postcode
72
DT5 1BT
88 RODWELL AVENUE
DT4 8SQ
98 Lanehouse Rocks Road
DT4 9DJ
A Barkers Fermenting
No Postcode
A J Catering UK Ltd (Premier Food Courts)
No Postcode
A Little Tuck Shop
No Postcode
A Taste of Rasa Sayang
BH21 1JQ
A&J Kebab House
DT4 8NU
A35 CAFE
DT1 1XT
AADMI Private Ltd
DT9 4BQ
Aaran House
DT4 8EA
AB Cakes
No Postcode
AB Dorset Catering
No Postcode
Ab Fab Cakes
No Postcode
ABBEY FRIAR
DT9 3EH
ABBEY HOUSE
DT3 4JJ
ABBEY PHARMACY
DT9 3BA
Abbey Tuck Shop
No Postcode
ABBEY VIEW
DT9 4HG
Abbeyfield
DT3 6BW
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE
DT9 4HA
ABBEYFIELD HOUSE
DT8 3EQ
Abbotsbury Road Post Office
DT4 0LX
Abbotsbury Shoot
DT3 4JQ
ABBOTSBURY SUB-TROPICAL GARDENS
DT3 4LA
ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
DT3 4JG
ABBY'S TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS CAKES
No Postcode
ABP FOOD GROUP
DT9 6HQ
Absolute Catering
No Postcode
ACACIA CAKES
DT2 9RU
Açaí on Wheels
No Postcode
Acedoesbaking
No Postcode
Achu’s Kitchen
No Postcode
💡 Food Safety Fact
The 'Right to Reply': Business owners have a right to reply to their rating if they believe it's unfair or if they've made improvements since the inspection.
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in Dorset
Q: How safe are food businesses in Dorset?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 77.7% of food establishments in Dorset have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in Dorset, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.