Grape Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Grape Tree 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 8 September 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: 9 The Square, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1JA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Grape Tree 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% | ← Grape Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bell's Famous Fisheries Mobile caterer | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| A Taste of Rasa Sayang Other catering premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Minster Greens Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
Questions about Grape Tree
What is Grape Tree's food hygiene rating?
Grape Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 September 2023.
Is Grape Tree 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 Grape Tree last inspected?
Grape Tree was last inspected on 8 September 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 Grape Tree?
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 Grape Tree compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Grape Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Grape Tree 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Grape Tree is one of 101 rated food businesses in Wimborne Minster. See every hygiene rating in Wimborne Minster →
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