Throop Hollow Farm Campsite food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Throop Hollow Farm Campsite holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Throop Hollow Farm Campsite was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Throop Hollow Farm Throop Hollow, Throop, DT2 7JD
How this rating has changed
Throop Hollow Farm Campsite was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Throop Hollow Farm Campsite among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Throop Hollow Farm Campsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 Throop Hollow Farm Campsite 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 Throop Hollow Farm Campsite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lets Lunch & Community Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Dorset Artisan Cheese Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| J.H.Hall & Sons (Farms) Ltd & Race Track Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Creech Holding Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dorset Rose Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Salt & Pepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Pop in Place Community Support Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Old Mill B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
Questions about Throop Hollow Farm Campsite
What is Throop Hollow Farm Campsite's food hygiene rating?
Throop Hollow Farm Campsite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Throop Hollow Farm Campsite 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Throop Hollow Farm Campsite last inspected?
Throop Hollow Farm Campsite was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Throop Hollow Farm Campsite?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Throop Hollow Farm Campsite compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Throop Hollow Farm Campsite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Throop Hollow Farm Campsite 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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