Lucy's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Lucy's 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
This is a fresh result: Lucy's was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Tabernacle Walk, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lucy's 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% | ← Lucy's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lucy's 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 Lucy's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy’s Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| La Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blandford Methodist Lunch Club Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Lucy's
What is Lucy's's food hygiene rating?
Lucy's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Lucy's 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 Lucy's last inspected?
Lucy's was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Lucy's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lucy's compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lucy's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lucy's 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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