Beaminster Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Beaminster Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Beaminster Community Fridge was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster, DT8 3EF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Beaminster Community Fridge 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% | ← Beaminster Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Beaminster Community Fridge 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 Beaminster Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix and Mash Other catering premises | 2 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Beaminster Social Club Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| GC Cakes Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Deli on the Square Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2017 |
| Kingfisher Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Beaminster Community Fridge
What is Beaminster Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Beaminster Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Beaminster Community Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beaminster Community Fridge last inspected?
Beaminster Community Fridge was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Beaminster Community Fridge?
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 Beaminster Community Fridge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Beaminster Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Beaminster Community Fridge 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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Beaminster Community Fridge is one of 39 rated food businesses in Beaminster. See every hygiene rating in Beaminster →
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