Dotty's Bargains food hygiene rating
Importers/Exporters · Dorset
Dotty's Bargains holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the importer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 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: Unit 7 Manor Farm Buildings Higher Cemetery Lane, Poyntington
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dotty's Bargains 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% | ← Dotty's Bargains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dotty's Bargains 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 Dotty's Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Sherborne Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Grange at Oborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forget Me Not Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Gryphon School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| The Farmyard Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Queens Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Pear Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2019 |
Questions about Dotty's Bargains
What is Dotty's Bargains's food hygiene rating?
Dotty's Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 May 2021.
Is Dotty's Bargains 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 importer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dotty's Bargains last inspected?
Dotty's Bargains was last inspected on 6 May 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 Dotty's Bargains?
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 Dotty's Bargains compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dotty's Bargains is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dotty's Bargains 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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