Marshwood Country Beef food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Dorset
Marshwood Country Beef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 April 2021, 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: Attisham Farm Templemans Ash, Pilsdon, DT6 5NX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Marshwood Country Beef 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% | ← Marshwood Country Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marshwood Country Beef 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 Marshwood Country Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go With The Dough Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Marshwood Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Blackdown Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| MM Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2018 |
| Acorn Multi Academy Trust School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Pilsdon Manor Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Curious Kombucha Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| Snaffles at Batts Farm Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Marshwood Country Beef
What is Marshwood Country Beef's food hygiene rating?
Marshwood Country Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 April 2021.
Is Marshwood Country Beef 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marshwood Country Beef last inspected?
Marshwood Country Beef was last inspected on 19 April 2021, 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 Marshwood Country Beef?
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 Marshwood Country Beef compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Marshwood Country Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Marshwood Country Beef 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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