Fire in the Shire food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Fire in the Shire 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: St Anthonys Cottage Verriotts Lane, Morcombelake, DT6 6DU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fire in the Shire 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% | ← Fire in the Shire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fire in the Shire 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 Fire in the Shire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halsons Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Post Office and Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Baboo Gelato Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Felicity's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Five Bells Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Whitchurch Canonicorum Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Whitchurch Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
Questions about Fire in the Shire
What is Fire in the Shire's food hygiene rating?
Fire in the Shire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Fire in the Shire 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 Fire in the Shire last inspected?
Fire in the Shire was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Fire in the Shire?
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 Fire in the Shire compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fire in the Shire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fire in the Shire 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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