Ballies Bites Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Ballies Bites Ltd 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 9 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1-3 Tradecroft, Portland, DT5 2LN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ballies Bites Ltd 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% | ← Ballies Bites Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ballies Bites Ltd 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 Ballies Bites Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porters Farm Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| The Heights Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Sugarloaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ladymead Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
| White Stones Cafe Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Ballies Bites Ltd
What is Ballies Bites Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ballies Bites Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Ballies Bites Ltd 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 Ballies Bites Ltd last inspected?
Ballies Bites Ltd was last inspected on 9 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ballies Bites Ltd?
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 Ballies Bites Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ballies Bites Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ballies Bites Ltd 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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