The Burger Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
The Burger Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bartletts Country Stores Cow Drove, Bere Regis, BH20 7JZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Burger Shack 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% | ← The Burger Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Burger Shack 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 The Burger Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Forecourt Shop Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Garden Gate Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bere Regis Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| The Drax Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local, Bere Regis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Old Mill B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about The Burger Shack
What is The Burger Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Burger Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 March 2026.
Is The Burger Shack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Burger Shack last inspected?
The Burger Shack was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 The Burger Shack?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Burger Shack compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Burger Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Burger Shack 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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