Clarence House Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Clarence House Residential Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Clarence House Residential Home was inspected on 15 July 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: Clarence House 36 Dudsbury Crescent, Ferndown, BH22 8JF
How this rating has changed
Clarence House Residential Home was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 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 Clarence House Residential Home 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% | ← Clarence House Residential Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clarence House Residential Home 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 Clarence House Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| First Plaice (Fish and Chips) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ferndown Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ferndown GC Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Amberwood House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| BH22 Burgers and Bubbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Clarence House Residential Home
What is Clarence House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Clarence House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Clarence House Residential Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clarence House Residential Home last inspected?
Clarence House Residential Home was last inspected on 15 July 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 Clarence House Residential Home?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clarence House Residential Home compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Clarence House Residential Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Clarence House Residential Home 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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Clarence House Residential Home is one of 108 rated food businesses in Ferndown. See every hygiene rating in Ferndown →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,162 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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