Dorset Hemp Co food hygiene rating
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Dorset Hemp Co 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 14 March 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: 1 Horsecastles, Sherborne, DT9 3FB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dorset Hemp Co 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% | ← Dorset Hemp Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dorset Hemp Co 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 Dorset Hemp Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Abbey Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Danish Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| The Digby Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| HUB Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Plume of Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Rajpoot Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Dorset Hemp Co
What is Dorset Hemp Co's food hygiene rating?
Dorset Hemp Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 March 2019.
Is Dorset Hemp Co 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 Dorset Hemp Co last inspected?
Dorset Hemp Co was last inspected on 14 March 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 Dorset Hemp Co?
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 Dorset Hemp Co compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dorset Hemp Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dorset Hemp Co 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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