Hinton Wood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Hinton Wood holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 August 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: 363 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9AE
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Hinton Wood sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Hinton Wood | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hinton Wood 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 Hinton Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs @ Parley First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown First School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Chunkzz Fried Chicken & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| First Plaice (Fish and Chips) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Cleverchefs @ Ferndown Middle School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Chianti Pizzeria Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Clarence House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Ferndown Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Hinton Wood
What is Hinton Wood's food hygiene rating?
Hinton Wood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 25 August 2023.
Is Hinton Wood safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hinton Wood last inspected?
Hinton Wood was last inspected on 25 August 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 Hinton Wood?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hinton Wood compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Hinton Wood holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Hinton Wood 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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