The Butchers Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Butchers Dog 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 15 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: 6 East Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Butchers Dog 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 Butchers Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Butchers Dog 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 Butchers Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR Wimborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Native Willow Wellbeing Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Cloisters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Mango's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Fluffetts Home Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Keatings Butchers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about The Butchers Dog
What is The Butchers Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Butchers Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Butchers Dog 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 Butchers Dog last inspected?
The Butchers Dog was last inspected on 15 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 The Butchers Dog?
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 The Butchers Dog compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Butchers Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Butchers Dog 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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