The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 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: Unit 4 Cabot Business Village, Holyrood Close, Poole, BH17 7BA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 The Dorset Ginger Company 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 The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| B&Q Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Christ Church Creekmoor Hub Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Champion of Poole Kebab Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Buddy Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Canford Heath Infant School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd
What is The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 21 November 2023.
Is The Dorset Ginger Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd last inspected?
The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd was last inspected on 21 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dorset Ginger Company 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 The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and The Dorset Ginger Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Dorset Ginger Company 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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