Green Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Green Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2019, more than 7 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: Green Cottage Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Green Cottage 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% | ← Green Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Green Cottage 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 Green Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecco-Gelato Sheborne Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Sherborne Hampers Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2021 |
| Reeve the Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Premier Sherborne Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Kafe Fontana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Mortimers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Sherborne Market Store Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Green Cottage
What is Green Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Green Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 February 2019.
Is Green Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Green Cottage last inspected?
Green Cottage was last inspected on 26 February 2019, more than 7 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 Green Cottage?
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 Green Cottage compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Green Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Green Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
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Green Cottage is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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