Food hygiene ratings in Sturminster Marshall

There are 20 food businesses in Sturminster Marshall with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Dorset Council. A further 4 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in Sturminster Marshall

94% of rated businesses in Sturminster Marshall hold the top score of 5, and 100% hold a 4 or better. None currently sits at 2 or below.

Across Dorset as a whole, 95% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Sturminster Marshall is in line with the borough.

How the 16 rated businesses in Sturminster Marshall score
5 out of 5 15 94%
4 out of 5 1 6%
3 out of 5 0 0%
2 out of 5 0 0%
1 out of 5 0 0%
0 out of 5 0 0%

Questions about food hygiene in Sturminster Marshall

How many food businesses in Sturminster Marshall have a hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in Sturminster Marshall have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Dorset Council. 16 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in Sturminster Marshall?

94% of rated businesses in Sturminster Marshall hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.

Are there any badly rated places in Sturminster Marshall?

No. No rated food business in Sturminster Marshall currently scores 2 or below.

Who inspects food businesses in Sturminster Marshall?

Environmental health officers at Dorset Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.

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Food businesses in Sturminster Marshall

Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.