Gorwell Barn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Gorwell Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2026, 3 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: Gorwell Farm House Gorwell, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gorwell Barn 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% | ← Gorwell Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gorwell Barn 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 Gorwell Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Lane Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| MRS Jackie Matthews Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Quintessential B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2020 |
| Muddy Patches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Purple Nanny Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| The Bellenie's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| The Ilchester Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Gorwell Barn
What is Gorwell Barn's food hygiene rating?
Gorwell Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 April 2026.
Is Gorwell Barn 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gorwell Barn last inspected?
Gorwell Barn was last inspected on 9 April 2026, 3 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 Gorwell Barn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gorwell Barn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gorwell Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gorwell Barn 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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