Saffron food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Saffron 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: Stalbridge Arms Ring Street, Stalbridge, DT10 2NF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Saffron 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% | ← Saffron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Saffron 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 Saffron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalbridge Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Ring Street Filling Station Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Stalbridge Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Dike and Son Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Stalbridge Retail Ltd. Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Vera's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Saffron
What is Saffron's food hygiene rating?
Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Saffron 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 Saffron last inspected?
Saffron was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Saffron?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Saffron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Saffron 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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