Bovi Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Bovi Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 July 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 King George V Road, Bovington, BH20 6JQ
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Bovi Stores sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Bovi Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bovi Stores 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 Bovi Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Golden Eagle Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Vision Youth Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Indiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Costcutter Bovington Community Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bovington Academy School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Royal Wessex Yeomanry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Bovi Stores
What is Bovi Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bovi Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 18 July 2017.
Is Bovi Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bovi Stores last inspected?
Bovi Stores was last inspected on 18 July 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bovi Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bovi Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Bovi Stores holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bovi Stores 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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