Holebrook Fine Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Holebrook Fine Foods 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 29 April 2026, 2 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: Shop At 6 Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Holebrook Fine Foods among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Holebrook Fine Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 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 Holebrook Fine Foods 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 Holebrook Fine Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Blackmore Vale Charity Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Candys Newsagents Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Root and Vine Retailers - other | 46 yards away | Exempt | |
| Oxfords Bakery Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Hong Kong Gardens [Ryans Restaurant Ltd] Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
Questions about Holebrook Fine Foods
What is Holebrook Fine Foods's food hygiene rating?
Holebrook Fine Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Holebrook Fine Foods 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 Holebrook Fine Foods last inspected?
Holebrook Fine Foods was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Holebrook Fine Foods?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holebrook Fine Foods compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Holebrook Fine Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Holebrook Fine Foods 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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