Thunderbird Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Thunderbird Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Sandford Holiday Park Organford Road, Holton Heath, BH16 6JZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Thunderbird Chicken 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% | ← Thunderbird Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thunderbird Chicken 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 Thunderbird Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Sandford Park Supermarket Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Scoops Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Clay Pipe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Holton Heath Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Chococo Retail & Wholesale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Farmer Palmers Farm Park Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Thunderbird Chicken
What is Thunderbird Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Thunderbird Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 16 April 2026.
Is Thunderbird Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thunderbird Chicken last inspected?
Thunderbird Chicken was last inspected on 16 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 Thunderbird Chicken?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thunderbird Chicken compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Thunderbird Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Thunderbird Chicken 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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