Hub Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Hub Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Eldridge Street, Dorchester, DT1 1GY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Hub Box among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Hub Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 Hub Box 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 Hub Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Nodo Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Junction Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| C Side Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Dorchester Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Hub Box
What is Hub Box's food hygiene rating?
Hub Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Hub Box 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hub Box last inspected?
Hub Box was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Hub Box?
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 Hub Box compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Hub Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Hub Box 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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Understanding this rating
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