Peter Townsend food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Peter Townsend holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 July 2022, more than 3 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: Corfe Castle National Trust The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 96% of rated places manage a 5, so Peter Townsend sits behind roughly 3,813 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,813 | 96% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ← Peter Townsend | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Peter Townsend 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 Peter Townsend, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box of Delights Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The National Trust Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bankes Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Model Village Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Village Stores Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Peter Townsend
What is Peter Townsend's food hygiene rating?
Peter Townsend has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 22 July 2022.
Is Peter Townsend safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peter Townsend last inspected?
Peter Townsend was last inspected on 22 July 2022, more than 3 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 Peter Townsend?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peter Townsend compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Peter Townsend holds a 4. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Peter Townsend 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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