The Angel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Angel 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 9 August 2024, 23 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 Angel Inn 188 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Angel 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% | ← The Angel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Angel 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 Angel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskins Garden Centre - Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Cleverchefs @ Parley First School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Fernhill Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Brothers Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Ferndown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| First Plaice (Fish and Chips) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Angel
What is The Angel's food hygiene rating?
The Angel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Angel 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 The Angel last inspected?
The Angel was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Angel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Angel compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Angel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Angel 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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