Three Kings food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Three Kings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: 3 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Three Kings 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% | ← Three Kings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Three Kings 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 Three Kings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice India Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Spice India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Kitchen in Blandford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Reeve The Baker Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Stuart Pearce Family Butchers Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Grounded Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Three Kings
What is Three Kings's food hygiene rating?
Three Kings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Three Kings 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Three Kings last inspected?
Three Kings was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Three Kings?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Kings compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Three Kings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Three Kings 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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