Wessex Microgreens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Wessex Microgreens 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 10 June 2022, more than 4 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: 44 Brickfields Business Park, Gillingham, SP8 4PX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Wessex Microgreens 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% | ← Wessex Microgreens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wessex Microgreens 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 Wessex Microgreens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Up In Smoke Theatre Co Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Lavender Blue Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Crispr Bites Manufacturers/packers | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Mole Country Stores Retailers - other | 360 yards away | Exempt | |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Jaspers/Vape Odessey Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nanna Moons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Wessex Microgreens
What is Wessex Microgreens's food hygiene rating?
Wessex Microgreens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 June 2022.
Is Wessex Microgreens 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 Wessex Microgreens last inspected?
Wessex Microgreens was last inspected on 10 June 2022, more than 4 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 Wessex Microgreens?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wessex Microgreens compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Wessex Microgreens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Wessex Microgreens 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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