Ripple Workshop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Ripple Workshop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mountfield Rax Lane, Bridport, DT6 3JP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ripple Workshop 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% | ← Ripple Workshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ripple Workshop 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 Ripple Workshop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flourish Pop-Up Cafes Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Home Boheme/Yellow Gorse Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Brassica Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Coffee 1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Rakhang Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Chapel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Ripple Workshop
What is Ripple Workshop's food hygiene rating?
Ripple Workshop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 May 2024.
Is Ripple Workshop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ripple Workshop last inspected?
Ripple Workshop was last inspected on 17 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ripple Workshop?
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 Ripple Workshop compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ripple Workshop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ripple Workshop 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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