Wimborne Food Bank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Wimborne Food Bank 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Leigh Park Childrens Centre And Community Centre Gordon Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 2AP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Wimborne Food Bank among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Wimborne Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 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 Wimborne Food Bank 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 Wimborne Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Park Family Hub Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| BP Minster Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Old Market Gardens Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Five Loaves Community Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cross Fire Cooking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Masala Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Wimborne Food Bank
What is Wimborne Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Wimborne Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Wimborne Food Bank 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 Wimborne Food Bank last inspected?
Wimborne Food Bank was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Wimborne Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wimborne Food Bank compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Wimborne Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Wimborne Food Bank 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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