The Wobbly Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Wobbly Cottage 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 8 June 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 4 Redlands Yard Redlands Lane, Broadwindsor, DT8 3PX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Wobbly Cottage 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% | ← The Wobbly Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Wobbly Cottage 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 The Wobbly Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadwindsor House Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Pour Decisions Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| The Stableyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Comrades Hall Other catering premises | 164 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Wobbly Cottage Other catering premises | 289 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 January 2025 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Old George Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
Questions about The Wobbly Cottage
What is The Wobbly Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Wobbly Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 June 2022.
Is The Wobbly Cottage 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 The Wobbly Cottage last inspected?
The Wobbly Cottage was last inspected on 8 June 2022, more than 4 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 The Wobbly Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Wobbly Cottage compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Wobbly Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Wobbly Cottage 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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