Eight Arch Brewing Co food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Dorset
Eight Arch Brewing Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: Unit 3a Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Eight Arch Brewing Co 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% | ← Eight Arch Brewing Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eight Arch Brewing Co 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 Eight Arch Brewing Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrels Catering Company Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| River House Nursery School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Caterlink at Allenbourn Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Gordon House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2023 |
| Renoufs Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Rosemary Wimborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Nusara Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Eight Arch Brewing Co
What is Eight Arch Brewing Co's food hygiene rating?
Eight Arch Brewing Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Eight Arch Brewing Co 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eight Arch Brewing Co last inspected?
Eight Arch Brewing Co was last inspected on 20 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 Eight Arch Brewing Co?
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 Eight Arch Brewing Co compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Eight Arch Brewing Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Eight Arch Brewing Co 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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