Communication Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Communication Cafe 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: Royal Signals Museum Nelson Road, Blandford Camp, DT11 8BJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Communication Cafe 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% | ← Communication Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Communication Cafe 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 Communication Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2018 |
| The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Downlands Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Muddy Monkies Forest School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Clubhouse 1896 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Archway Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Farquharson Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
Questions about Communication Cafe
What is Communication Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Communication Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Communication Cafe 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 Communication Cafe last inspected?
Communication Cafe was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Communication Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Communication Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Communication Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Communication Cafe 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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