Long John's Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Long John's Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 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: 73A Leigh Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 2AA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Long John's Fish & Chips 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% | ← Long John's Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Long John's Fish & Chips 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 Long John's Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Minster Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Five Loaves Community Bakery Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Old Market Gardens Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Masala Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Leigh Park Family Hub Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Best Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cafe by Jo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Long John's Fish & Chips
What is Long John's Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Long John's Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Long John's Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Long John's Fish & Chips last inspected?
Long John's Fish & Chips was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Long John's Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Long John's Fish & Chips compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Long John's Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Long John's Fish & Chips 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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