Petherton Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Petherton Cottage B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2024, 20 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: Petherton Cottage Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2ED
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Petherton Cottage B&B 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% | ← Petherton Cottage B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Petherton Cottage B&B 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 Petherton Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Foxes Moon Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Braeside Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Petherton Cottage B&B
What is Petherton Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Petherton Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Petherton Cottage B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Petherton Cottage B&B last inspected?
Petherton Cottage B&B was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Petherton Cottage B&B?
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 Petherton Cottage B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Petherton Cottage B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Petherton Cottage B&B 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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