Al Trullo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Al Trullo 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: 60 Ringwood Road, Verwood, BH31 7AJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Al Trullo 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% | ← Al Trullo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Al Trullo 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 Al Trullo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lidl GmbH Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Verwood House Care Home Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hillside Community First School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Swans Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Al Trullo
What is Al Trullo's food hygiene rating?
Al Trullo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Al Trullo 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 Al Trullo last inspected?
Al Trullo was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Al Trullo?
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 Al Trullo compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Al Trullo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Al Trullo 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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