Rudge Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Rudge Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Rudge Farm Chilcombe Lane, Chilcombe, DT6 4NF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Rudge Farm Shop 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% | ← Rudge Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rudge Farm Shop 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 Rudge Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modbury Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hammiton LLP Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ford Farm Cheese Market Stall Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
| White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cider Shed -Talbot Harris Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Rudge Farm Shop
What is Rudge Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Rudge Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Rudge Farm Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rudge Farm Shop last inspected?
Rudge Farm Shop was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Rudge Farm Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rudge Farm Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Rudge Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Rudge Farm Shop 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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