Bow Cottage B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Bow Cottage B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 July 2023, 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: 76 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, BH21 3LG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bow Cottage B&B 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% | ← Bow Cottage B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bow Cottage B&B 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 Bow Cottage B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Dorset Soldier Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Windgreen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bru Hub Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Corfe Classic Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Corfe Hills School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Harlees Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Bow Cottage B&B
What is Bow Cottage B&B's food hygiene rating?
Bow Cottage B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Bow Cottage B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bow Cottage B&B last inspected?
Bow Cottage B&B was last inspected on 14 July 2023, 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 Bow Cottage B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bow Cottage B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Bow Cottage B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bow Cottage B&B 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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