Pure Drop Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Pure Drop Inn 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 6 January 2026, 6 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: 457 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown, BH22 9NA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Pure Drop Inn 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% | ← Pure Drop Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pure Drop Inn 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 Pure Drop Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown Upper School (Catering) School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Ginger Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Ferndown Wimborne Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| King George V Charity (Ferndown Town Council Trustees) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Kings Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ferndown Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Heathland House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Pure Drop Inn
What is Pure Drop Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pure Drop Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Pure Drop Inn 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 Pure Drop Inn last inspected?
Pure Drop Inn was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 Pure Drop Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pure Drop Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Pure Drop Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Pure Drop Inn 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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