Woodsmoke food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Woodsmoke holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cedar Barn Grange Road, Wareham, BH20 5DG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Woodsmoke 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% | ← Woodsmoke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodsmoke 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 Woodsmoke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| The Old Blacksmiths Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| The Cake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Blue Pool Nature Reserve Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Springfield Country Hotel & Leisure Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Woodsmoke
What is Woodsmoke's food hygiene rating?
Woodsmoke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 23 February 2024.
Is Woodsmoke 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodsmoke last inspected?
Woodsmoke was last inspected on 23 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Woodsmoke?
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 Woodsmoke compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Woodsmoke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Woodsmoke 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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