The Pantry at the Grainstore food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
The Pantry at the Grainstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: Cw 1 Grainstore Shaftesbury Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Pantry at the Grainstore 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% | ← The Pantry at the Grainstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Pantry at the Grainstore 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 The Pantry at the Grainstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamper & Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| House of Sarunds Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Payless Wholesale Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Damory Service Station Budgens Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| From Dorset With Love Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Choco Dreams Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
Questions about The Pantry at the Grainstore
What is The Pantry at the Grainstore's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry at the Grainstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Pantry at the Grainstore 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pantry at the Grainstore last inspected?
The Pantry at the Grainstore was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 The Pantry at the Grainstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Pantry at the Grainstore compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry at the Grainstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Pantry at the Grainstore 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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