Louise Cowling Hospitality food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Louise Cowling Hospitality 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 24 November 2020, more than 5 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: 39 Lower Blandford Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8NR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Louise Cowling Hospitality 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% | ← Louise Cowling Hospitality | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Louise Cowling Hospitality 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 Louise Cowling Hospitality, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chase Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| St Denis Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Shaftesbury School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Slimming World Franchise Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Louise Cowling Hospitality
What is Louise Cowling Hospitality's food hygiene rating?
Louise Cowling Hospitality has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 November 2020.
Is Louise Cowling Hospitality 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 Louise Cowling Hospitality last inspected?
Louise Cowling Hospitality was last inspected on 24 November 2020, more than 5 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 Louise Cowling Hospitality?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Louise Cowling Hospitality compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Louise Cowling Hospitality is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Louise Cowling Hospitality 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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