Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: West Winds, Uploders, DT6 4NS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe 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% | ← Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe 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 Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| MC ENTERPRISES DORSET Ltd Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Fossil Coffee Co. Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe
What is Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe last inspected?
Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Henry's Beard Crew Catering & Festival Cafe 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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