Sprout and Woodruff food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Sprout and Woodruff holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sprout and Woodruff was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sprout and Woodruff 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% | ← Sprout and Woodruff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sprout and Woodruff 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.
Questions about Sprout and Woodruff
What is Sprout and Woodruff's food hygiene rating?
Sprout and Woodruff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Sprout and Woodruff 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sprout and Woodruff last inspected?
Sprout and Woodruff was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Sprout and Woodruff?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sprout and Woodruff compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sprout and Woodruff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sprout and Woodruff 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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