The Greyhound Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Greyhound Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Greyhound Inn was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 High Street, Sydling St Nicholas, DT2 9PD
How this rating has changed
The Greyhound Inn was re-inspected on 9 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Greyhound Inn 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% | ← The Greyhound Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Greyhound Inn 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 The Greyhound Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydling Village Hall Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Magiston Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cerne Abbas Brewery Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cerne Abbas Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Helen Furness Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Grove Lodge Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Casterbridge Manor Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cerne Abbas Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Greyhound Inn
What is The Greyhound Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 July 2026.
Is The Greyhound Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Greyhound Inn last inspected?
The Greyhound Inn was last inspected on 9 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Greyhound Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Greyhound Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Greyhound Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Greyhound Inn 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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