Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG food hygiene rating
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Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG 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 21 August 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: Garden Cottage, Littlebredy, DT2 9HG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG 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% | ← Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG 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 Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bride Valley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Eggardon Rare Breeds Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Gorwell Barn Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Churchview Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2017 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Portesham Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Portesham Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Rachel’s By the lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG
What is Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG's food hygiene rating?
Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 August 2020.
Is Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG 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 Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG last inspected?
Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG was last inspected on 21 August 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 Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG 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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