Cerne Abbas Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Cerne Abbas Stores 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 13 January 2025, 18 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: 9 Long Street, Cerne Abbas, DT2 7JF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cerne Abbas Stores 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% | ← Cerne Abbas Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cerne Abbas Stores 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 Cerne Abbas Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| The Giant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cerne Abbas Village Hall Other catering premises | 363 yards away | Exempt | |
| Helen Furness Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Cerne Abbas Brewery Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cerne Abbas Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | Exempt | |
| Casterbridge Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Cerne Abbas Stores
What is Cerne Abbas Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cerne Abbas Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Cerne Abbas Stores 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 Cerne Abbas Stores last inspected?
Cerne Abbas Stores was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 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 Cerne Abbas Stores?
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 Cerne Abbas Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cerne Abbas Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cerne Abbas Stores 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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