Meadow Bloom food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Meadow Bloom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: Jolliffes Farm Marnhull Road, Margaret Marsh, SP7 0AZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Meadow Bloom 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% | ← Meadow Bloom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Meadow Bloom 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 Meadow Bloom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real Cure Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Lakeside Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| H M Prison - Guys Marsh Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Jailhouse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Stower Provost Community School School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Stower Vale Pre School Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Milk Trailer Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
Questions about Meadow Bloom
What is Meadow Bloom's food hygiene rating?
Meadow Bloom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Meadow Bloom 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meadow Bloom last inspected?
Meadow Bloom was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Meadow Bloom?
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 Meadow Bloom compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Meadow Bloom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Meadow Bloom 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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Understanding this rating
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