Spurwing Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Spurwing Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2019, more than 6 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: 10 Sandford Road, Wareham, BH20 4DH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Spurwing Guest House 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% | ← Spurwing Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spurwing Guest House 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 Spurwing Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allstars @ Wareham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Twiga House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Little Tokens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| N0.9 Bed and Breakfast Other catering premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2017 |
| B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 214 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 August 2018 |
| Purbeck Connect Day Service Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chulli Pizza Mobile caterer | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Taste of Thailand Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Spurwing Guest House
What is Spurwing Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Spurwing Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 September 2019.
Is Spurwing Guest House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spurwing Guest House last inspected?
Spurwing Guest House was last inspected on 25 September 2019, more than 6 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 Spurwing Guest House?
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 Spurwing Guest House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Spurwing Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Spurwing Guest House 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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