Tethers End Baking food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Tethers End Baking holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: Durberville Centre Colliers Lane, Wool, BH20 6DL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Tethers End Baking 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% | ← Tethers End Baking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Tethers End Baking 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 Tethers End Baking, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The D'urberville Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Wool Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Wool and Bovington Motors Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Fingle Bridge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2018 |
| Whitemead Caravan Park Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Wool Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Tethers End Baking
What is Tethers End Baking's food hygiene rating?
Tethers End Baking has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Tethers End Baking 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tethers End Baking last inspected?
Tethers End Baking was last inspected on 22 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 Tethers End Baking?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tethers End Baking compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Tethers End Baking is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Tethers End Baking 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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