Cranborne Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Cranborne Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 21 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: Post Office 1 The Square, Cranborne, BH21 5PR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cranborne Stores 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% | ← Cranborne Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cranborne 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 Cranborne Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sheaf of Arrows Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| La Fosse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| The Fleur De Lys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cranborne Middle School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Book & Bucket Cheese Co. Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Orchard Bay Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Waylands Sixpenny Brewery Ltd Farmers/growers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Cranborne Stores
What is Cranborne Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cranborne Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Cranborne Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cranborne Stores last inspected?
Cranborne Stores was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 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 Cranborne Stores?
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 Cranborne Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cranborne Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cranborne 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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