Turnstones food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Turnstones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 April 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: 3 Easton Shopping Centre Easton Square, Portland, DT5 1EB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Turnstones among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Turnstones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Turnstones 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 Turnstones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ronni's Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Flavour Of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 21 yards away | Exempt | |
| Open Arms Other catering premises | 21 yards away | Exempt | |
| Community 2000 Portland Other catering premises | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chinese 4 U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Golden Island Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Turnstones
What is Turnstones's food hygiene rating?
Turnstones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 April 2019.
Is Turnstones 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Turnstones last inspected?
Turnstones was last inspected on 11 April 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 Turnstones?
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 Turnstones compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Turnstones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Turnstones 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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