Speckets Knapp Lamb food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Speckets Knapp Lamb 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 September 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: 20 Hogshill Mead, Beaminster, DT8 3DA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Speckets Knapp Lamb 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% | ← Speckets Knapp Lamb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Speckets Knapp Lamb 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 Speckets Knapp Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knapp Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Serial Grillers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2016 |
| Hogshill Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Beaminster St Marys Academy School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beaminster Playgroup Ltd Caring Premises | 236 yards away | Exempt | |
| Autism Wessex Caring Premises | 246 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fungimental Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| From the Hob Other catering premises | 287 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Speckets Knapp Lamb
What is Speckets Knapp Lamb's food hygiene rating?
Speckets Knapp Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 September 2020.
Is Speckets Knapp Lamb 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 Speckets Knapp Lamb last inspected?
Speckets Knapp Lamb was last inspected on 23 September 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 Speckets Knapp Lamb?
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 Speckets Knapp Lamb compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Speckets Knapp Lamb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Speckets Knapp Lamb 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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