The Hungry One food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Hungry One 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
This is a fresh result: The Hungry One was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 42 Victoria Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Hungry One among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Hungry One | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 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 Hungry One 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 Hungry One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & L Butchers Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| BH22 Burgers and Bubbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BH22 Burrito Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| KFC Ferndown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cinnamon Ferndown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Amberwood House Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ferndown Community Larder Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about The Hungry One
What is The Hungry One's food hygiene rating?
The Hungry One has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Hungry One 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 Hungry One last inspected?
The Hungry One was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Hungry One?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hungry One compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hungry One is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Hungry One 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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The Hungry One is one of 108 rated food businesses in Ferndown. See every hygiene rating in Ferndown →
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