Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) 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 29 October 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: Blackmore Vale Services Sherborne Causeway, Shaftesbury, SP7 9PX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) 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% | ← Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) 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 Blackmore Vale Services (Londis), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant Church Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Half Moon Stud Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Port Regis School Ltd School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Kings Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Madjeston Milk Station Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Orchard Park Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Motcombe CofE Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Greggs [MFG Gillingham] Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Blackmore Vale Services (Londis)
What is Blackmore Vale Services (Londis)'s food hygiene rating?
Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) 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 Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) last inspected?
Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) was last inspected on 29 October 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 Blackmore Vale Services (Londis)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Blackmore Vale Services (Londis) 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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