Launceston Farm food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Launceston Farm 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 19 March 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: Launceston Farm Valley Road, Tarrant Launceston, DT11 8BY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Launceston Farm 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% | ← Launceston Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Launceston Farm 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 Launceston Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Downlands Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Rawston Farm Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2018 |
| Communication Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Little Blue Tractor Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Gallery - Junior Ranks Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Launceston Farm
What is Launceston Farm's food hygiene rating?
Launceston Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2024.
Is Launceston Farm 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 Launceston Farm last inspected?
Launceston Farm was last inspected on 19 March 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 Launceston Farm?
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 Launceston Farm compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Launceston Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Launceston Farm 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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