The Sherborne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Sherborne 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
This is a fresh result: The Sherborne was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sherborne House Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Sherborne 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% | ← The Sherborne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sherborne 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 The Sherborne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cinnamons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Paddy & Eileen's Ltd Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Family Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| J & M Parsons Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Oliver's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sherborne
What is The Sherborne's food hygiene rating?
The Sherborne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Sherborne 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 The Sherborne last inspected?
The Sherborne was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 The Sherborne?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sherborne compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Sherborne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Sherborne 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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Understanding this rating
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The Sherborne is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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