The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Unit 2 The Quadrant Dorset Innovation Park, Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8GB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) 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% | ← The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) 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 Hidden Deli (D.I.P), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evocatus Hospitality Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| The Countryman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fromedale B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
Questions about The Hidden Deli (D.I.P)
What is The Hidden Deli (D.I.P)'s food hygiene rating?
The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) 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 The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) last inspected?
The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 The Hidden Deli (D.I.P)?
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 The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Hidden Deli (D.I.P) 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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