The Three Legged Cross food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Three Legged Cross holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Three Legged Cross Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RE
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 96% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Legged Cross sits behind roughly 3,813 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,813 | 96% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ← The Three Legged Cross | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Three Legged Cross 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 The Three Legged Cross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luve Coffee Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Moors Valley Railway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Hillier Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Explorers Café Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Dorset Petroleum Centre Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about The Three Legged Cross
What is The Three Legged Cross's food hygiene rating?
The Three Legged Cross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 29 November 2024.
Is The Three Legged Cross safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Legged Cross last inspected?
The Three Legged Cross was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 The Three Legged Cross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Legged Cross compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Legged Cross holds a 4. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Three Legged Cross 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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