Central Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Central Convenience Stores 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 27 June 2024, 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: Retail Unit Burton Bradstock Cars Cliff Road, Burton Bradstock
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Central Convenience Stores 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% | ← Central Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Central Convenience Stores 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 Central Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maydown Farm Ltd Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Burton Bradstock CE Primary School School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Hive Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Freshwater Caravan Site - Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Jurassic Fun Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Central Convenience Stores
What is Central Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Central Convenience Stores 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 Central Convenience Stores last inspected?
Central Convenience Stores was last inspected on 27 June 2024, 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 Central Convenience Stores?
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 Central Convenience Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Central Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Central Convenience Stores 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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Central Convenience Stores is one of 18 rated food businesses in Burton Bradstock. See every hygiene rating in Burton Bradstock →
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