Ancient Technology Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Ancient Technology Centre 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 3 October 2025, 9 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: The Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne, BH21 5RP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ancient Technology Centre 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% | ← Ancient Technology Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ancient Technology Centre 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.
Questions about Ancient Technology Centre
What is Ancient Technology Centre's food hygiene rating?
Ancient Technology Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Ancient Technology Centre 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 Ancient Technology Centre last inspected?
Ancient Technology Centre was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Ancient Technology Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ancient Technology Centre compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ancient Technology Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ancient Technology Centre 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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Ancient Technology Centre is one of 15 rated food businesses in Cranborne. See every hygiene rating in Cranborne →
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