Lesvegan Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Lesvegan Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2018, 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: 4B Whitfield Road, Dorchester, DT1 2NW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lesvegan Bakery 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% | ← Lesvegan Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lesvegan Bakery 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 Lesvegan Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Fables and Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Dorchester Community Church Food Share Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Damers First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Age UK North, South and West Dorset Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital Ward Kitchens Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Lesvegan Bakery
What is Lesvegan Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Lesvegan Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 July 2018.
Is Lesvegan Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lesvegan Bakery last inspected?
Lesvegan Bakery was last inspected on 11 July 2018, 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 Lesvegan Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lesvegan Bakery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lesvegan Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lesvegan Bakery 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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