St John's Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
St John's Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: St John's Church Hall was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 71 Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1AE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St John's Church Hall 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% | ← St John's Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St John's Church Hall 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 St John's Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Loaves Community Bakery Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| BP Minster Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Masala Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Best Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Old Market Gardens Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Cafe by Jo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about St John's Church Hall
What is St John's Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St John's Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 May 2026.
Is St John's Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St John's Church Hall last inspected?
St John's Church Hall was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 St John's Church Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John's Church Hall compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St John's Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St John's Church Hall 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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