Ferndown Community Larder food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Ferndown Community Larder holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ferndown Community Larder was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Ferndown Day Centre Library Road, Ferndown, BH22 9JP
How this rating has changed
Ferndown Community Larder was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ferndown Community Larder among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Ferndown Community Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 Ferndown Community Larder 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 Ferndown Community Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferns Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| K & L Butchers Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BH22 Burgers and Bubbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BH22 Burrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Cinnamon Ferndown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| KFC Ferndown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Ferndown Community Larder
What is Ferndown Community Larder's food hygiene rating?
Ferndown Community Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Ferndown Community Larder 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferndown Community Larder last inspected?
Ferndown Community Larder was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ferndown Community Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ferndown Community Larder compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ferndown Community Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ferndown Community Larder 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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Ferndown Community Larder is one of 108 rated food businesses in Ferndown. See every hygiene rating in Ferndown →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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