Boos Toy Shop food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Boos Toy Shop 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
The rating dates from 28 November 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: Unit D 3 Crown Square, Poundbury, DT1 3EN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Boos Toy Shop 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% | ← Boos Toy Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boos Toy Shop 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 Boos Toy Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK North, South and West Dorset Caring Premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Crossroads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Damers First School School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Crown Street Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dorchester Community Church Food Share Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Community Association of Poundbury CIC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Duchess Of Cornwall Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Brace of Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Boos Toy Shop
What is Boos Toy Shop's food hygiene rating?
Boos Toy Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 November 2022.
Is Boos Toy Shop 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 Boos Toy Shop last inspected?
Boos Toy Shop was last inspected on 28 November 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 Boos Toy Shop?
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 Boos Toy Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Boos Toy Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Boos Toy Shop 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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