Finca food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Finca holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Buttercross 24 Buttermarket, Poundbury, DT1 3AZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Finca among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Finca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Finca 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 Finca, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Giggles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bonjour Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Fables and Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Kingston Mauward Studio School LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Duchess Of Cornwall Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Brace of Butchers Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Community Association of Poundbury CIC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Dorchester Community Church Food Share Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
Questions about Finca
What is Finca's food hygiene rating?
Finca has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Finca safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Finca last inspected?
Finca was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 Finca?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Finca compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Finca is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Finca 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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