The Top End Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Top End Deli 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: Manor Farm Dorchester Road, Grimstone, DT2 9NA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Top End Deli 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% | ← The Top End Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Top End Deli 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 The Top End Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Coffee Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Little Angus Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Manor Foods Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| South Coast Meats Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Frampton Garage Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Saxon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Acacia Cakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Top End Deli
What is The Top End Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Top End Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 January 2024.
Is The Top End Deli 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 The Top End Deli last inspected?
The Top End Deli was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Top End Deli?
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 The Top End Deli compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Top End Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Top End Deli 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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