Mega Bites food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Mega Bites holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 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: 1-2 The Sidings Station Road, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2SS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mega Bites among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Mega Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Very 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 Mega Bites 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 Mega Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyme After Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC) UK Manufacturers/packers | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Local Food Links (Stalbridge Primary) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Vera's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Old Rectory Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Else Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Shy Violet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Mega Bites
What is Mega Bites's food hygiene rating?
Mega Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Mega Bites 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mega Bites last inspected?
Mega Bites was last inspected on 12 March 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 Mega Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mega Bites compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mega Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mega Bites 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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