Gaggle of Geese Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Gaggle of Geese Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gaggle Of Geese Locketts Lane, Buckland Newton, DT2 7BS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gaggle of Geese Public House 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% | ← Gaggle of Geese Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gaggle of Geese Public House 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 Gaggle of Geese Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Newton CofE Primary School & Little Adventurers Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lydden Vale Honey Farmers/growers | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Revels Fishery Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| JS & PA Hiscock Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Gaggle of Geese Public House
What is Gaggle of Geese Public House's food hygiene rating?
Gaggle of Geese Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Gaggle of Geese Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gaggle of Geese Public House last inspected?
Gaggle of Geese Public House was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 Gaggle of Geese Public House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gaggle of Geese Public House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gaggle of Geese Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gaggle of Geese Public House 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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