Little Waddon Vineyard food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Little Waddon Vineyard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Little Waddon Vineyard Winters Lane, Waddon, DT3 4ER
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Little Waddon Vineyard 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% | ← Little Waddon Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Waddon Vineyard 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 Little Waddon Vineyard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| East Shilvinghampton Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Silent Chef Dorset Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| South West Norse Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Portesham Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Portesham Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Little Waddon Vineyard
What is Little Waddon Vineyard's food hygiene rating?
Little Waddon Vineyard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Little Waddon Vineyard 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Waddon Vineyard last inspected?
Little Waddon Vineyard was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 23 months 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 Little Waddon Vineyard?
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 Little Waddon Vineyard compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Little Waddon Vineyard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Little Waddon Vineyard 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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