The Blackmore Vale Charity food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Blackmore Vale Charity 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 24 February 2023, more than 3 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: 35A Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Blackmore Vale Charity 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 Blackmore Vale Charity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Blackmore Vale Charity 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 Blackmore Vale Charity, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holebrook Fine Foods Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hong Kong Gardens [Ryans Restaurant Ltd] Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 66 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Blackmore Vale Charity
What is The Blackmore Vale Charity's food hygiene rating?
The Blackmore Vale Charity has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 February 2023.
Is The Blackmore Vale Charity 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 Blackmore Vale Charity last inspected?
The Blackmore Vale Charity was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 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 Blackmore Vale Charity?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blackmore Vale Charity compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Blackmore Vale Charity is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Blackmore Vale Charity 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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