High Mead Farm CIC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
High Mead Farm CIC 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 3 March 2026, 4 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: High Mead Farm Shop Ham Lane, Hampreston, BH22 9DR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts High Mead Farm CIC 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% | ← High Mead Farm CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 High Mead Farm CIC 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 High Mead Farm CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernhill Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brothers Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Parley First School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bear Cross Service Station Texaco Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown First School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown Middle School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Coriander Indian takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ferndown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about High Mead Farm CIC
What is High Mead Farm CIC's food hygiene rating?
High Mead Farm CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 March 2026.
Is High Mead Farm CIC 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 High Mead Farm CIC last inspected?
High Mead Farm CIC was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 High Mead Farm CIC?
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 High Mead Farm CIC compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and High Mead Farm CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects High Mead Farm CIC 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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