Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Central Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: 1 Bayard Place Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, BH21 6RJ
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 96% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Stores 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% | ← Central Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Village Express Stores Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Oakdene Nursing Home Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Three Legged Cross Village Hall Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Hillier Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Three Legged Cross First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Luve Coffee Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Dorset Petroleum Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Central Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 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 Central Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Central Stores holds a 4. 138 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Central Stores 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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