Cafe by Jo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Cafe by Jo 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Poole Road, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1QA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cafe by Jo 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% | ← Cafe by Jo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe by Jo 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 Cafe by Jo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Masala Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Keatings Butchers Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Fluffetts Home Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Cloisters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Native Willow Wellbeing Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| BEAR Wimborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Cafe by Jo
What is Cafe by Jo's food hygiene rating?
Cafe by Jo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Cafe by Jo 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 Cafe by Jo last inspected?
Cafe by Jo was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Cafe by Jo?
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 Cafe by Jo compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe by Jo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cafe by Jo 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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