Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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 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.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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% | ← Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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.
Questions about Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves
What is Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves's food hygiene rating?
Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 September 2023.
Is Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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 Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves last inspected?
Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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 Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves?
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 Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mrs M's Homemade Country Preserves 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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