Artisans Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Artisans Pantry 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
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 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: Pallington Lakes, Pallington, DT2 8QU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Artisans Pantry 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% | ← Artisans Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Artisans Pantry 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 Artisans Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watercress Company Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Old Bunching Shed Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Dorset Farm Foods Wagon Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Moreton Camping & Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| The Frampton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crossways Camc Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Dovecote Tea Room & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Artisans Pantry
What is Artisans Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Artisans Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Artisans Pantry 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 Artisans Pantry last inspected?
Artisans Pantry was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Artisans Pantry?
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 Artisans Pantry compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Artisans Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Artisans Pantry 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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