Boathouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Boathouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Sandford Holiday Park Organford Road, Holton Heath, BH16 6JZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Boathouse 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% | ← Boathouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Boathouse 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 Boathouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Sandford Park Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Scoops Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Clay Pipe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Holton Heath Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Chococo Retail & Wholesale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Farmer Palmers Farm Park Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Pine Martin Grange Care Community Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Boathouse
What is Boathouse's food hygiene rating?
Boathouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Boathouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boathouse last inspected?
Boathouse was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Boathouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boathouse compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Boathouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Boathouse 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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Boathouse is one of 19 rated food businesses in Holton Heath. See every hygiene rating in Holton Heath →
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