Riverside Lakes Campsite food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Riverside Lakes Campsite 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 13 September 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: Riverside Farm Slough Lane, Horton, BH21 7JL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Riverside Lakes Campsite 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% | ← Riverside Lakes Campsite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside Lakes Campsite 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 Riverside Lakes Campsite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samual's Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Farm Girl Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| The Paradise Herd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Drusilla's Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Remedy Oak Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Remedy Oak Golf Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Riverside Lakes Campsite
What is Riverside Lakes Campsite's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Lakes Campsite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 September 2023.
Is Riverside Lakes Campsite 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 Riverside Lakes Campsite last inspected?
Riverside Lakes Campsite was last inspected on 13 September 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 Riverside Lakes Campsite?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Lakes Campsite compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Lakes Campsite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Riverside Lakes Campsite 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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