The Sheaf of Arrows food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Sheaf of Arrows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: Sheaf Of Arrows 4 The Square, Cranborne, BH21 5PR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Sheaf of Arrows 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 Sheaf of Arrows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sheaf of Arrows 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 Sheaf of Arrows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fosse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Cranborne Stores Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Cafe at Cranborne Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Fleur De Lys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cranborne Middle School School/college/university | 385 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 The Sheaf of Arrows
What is The Sheaf of Arrows's food hygiene rating?
The Sheaf of Arrows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Sheaf of Arrows 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sheaf of Arrows last inspected?
The Sheaf of Arrows was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Sheaf of Arrows?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sheaf of Arrows compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Sheaf of Arrows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Sheaf of Arrows 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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