Horse & Groom food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Horse & Groom holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Horse And Groom St Johns Hill, Wareham, BH20 4LZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Horse & Groom 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% | ← Horse & Groom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| The Chipperies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Old Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| The Quay Inn & Quay House Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Not Just Sundaes Other catering premises | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Priory Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Goat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Horse & Groom
What is Horse & Groom's food hygiene rating?
Horse & Groom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Horse & Groom 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horse & Groom last inspected?
Horse & Groom was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 Horse & Groom?
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 Horse & Groom compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Horse & Groom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Horse & Groom 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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