McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar 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 9 September 2024, 22 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: 27 Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1AD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar 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% | ← McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar 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 McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2017 |
| McKenzies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Romeos Piri Piri Swanage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Country Foods Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Harlees Fish and Chips Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Studio South Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar
What is McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar's food hygiene rating?
McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 September 2024.
Is McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar 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 McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar last inspected?
McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar was last inspected on 9 September 2024, 22 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 McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar 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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