South West Norse Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dorset
South West Norse Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Portesham Ce Va Primary School Winters Close, Portesham, DT3 4HP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts South West Norse Ltd 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% | ← South West Norse Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 South West Norse Ltd 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 South West Norse Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Ducks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Portesham Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Portesham Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about South West Norse Ltd
What is South West Norse Ltd's food hygiene rating?
South West Norse Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 November 2025.
Is South West Norse Ltd 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South West Norse Ltd last inspected?
South West Norse Ltd was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 South West Norse Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 South West Norse Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and South West Norse Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects South West Norse Ltd 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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