Virginia Hayward Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dorset
Virginia Hayward Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 1 Little Down Business Park Littledown, Shaftesbury, SP7 9BT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Virginia Hayward 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% | ← Virginia Hayward 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 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 Virginia Hayward 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 Virginia Hayward Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| JETS Event Bars Mobile caterer | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Pitta Pans Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gold Hill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Virginia Hayward Ltd
What is Virginia Hayward Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Virginia Hayward Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Virginia Hayward 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Virginia Hayward Ltd last inspected?
Virginia Hayward Ltd was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Virginia Hayward Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Virginia Hayward Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Virginia Hayward Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Virginia Hayward 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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