The Country Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Country Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2025, 11 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: Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park Wilksworth Farm Cranborne Road, Colehill, BH21 4HW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Country Store 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 Country Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Country Store 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 Country Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt Fanny's Farmshop & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dumpton School - Kitchen School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Sorrels Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Eight Arch Brewing Co Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| River House Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| The Horns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
Questions about The Country Store
What is The Country Store's food hygiene rating?
The Country Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 August 2025.
Is The Country Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Country Store last inspected?
The Country Store was last inspected on 15 August 2025, 11 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 Country Store?
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 The Country Store compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Country Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Country Store 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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