Convivial Rabbit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Convivial Rabbit holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 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: Trinity House Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TT
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Convivial Rabbit sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Convivial Rabbit | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Convivial Rabbit 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 Convivial Rabbit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chill N Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Joey's Other catering premises | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Kerala Food Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Basilico Simply Italian Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Curriocity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Convivial Rabbit
What is Convivial Rabbit's food hygiene rating?
Convivial Rabbit has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 28 February 2019.
Is Convivial Rabbit safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Convivial Rabbit last inspected?
Convivial Rabbit was last inspected on 28 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 Convivial Rabbit?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Convivial Rabbit compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Convivial Rabbit holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Convivial Rabbit 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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