Brandex Retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Brandex Retail 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 21 June 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: Brandex Retail Ltd Jubilee Farm Burts Lane, Horton, BH21 7JX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Brandex Retail 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% | ← Brandex Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brandex Retail 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 Brandex Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Farm Girl Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| The Paradise Herd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Brandex Retail
What is Brandex Retail's food hygiene rating?
Brandex Retail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 June 2024.
Is Brandex Retail 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 Brandex Retail last inspected?
Brandex Retail was last inspected on 21 June 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 Brandex Retail?
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 Brandex Retail compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Brandex Retail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Brandex Retail 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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