NSP Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
NSP Store Ltd 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 20 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: The Stores Simons Road, Sherborne, DT9 4DW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts NSP Store Ltd 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% | ← NSP Store Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 NSP Store Ltd 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 NSP Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2019 |
| Sherborne Learning Centre School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Sherborne Primary School School/college/university | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Screaming Bean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cinnamons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Abbey View Caring Premises | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about NSP Store Ltd
What is NSP Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
NSP Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 February 2019.
Is NSP Store Ltd 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 NSP Store Ltd last inspected?
NSP Store Ltd was last inspected on 20 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 NSP Store Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does NSP Store Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and NSP Store Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects NSP Store Ltd 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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NSP Store Ltd is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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