The Goat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Goat 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
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: 6 South Street, Wareham, BH20 4LT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Goat 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 Goat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goat 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 Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wareham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2026 |
| Bare Necessities Dorset limited Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| The Chipperies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Italian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Beehive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Wareham Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| B Curtis Ltd Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Antelope Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about The Goat
What is The Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Goat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 September 2025.
Is The Goat 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 Goat last inspected?
The Goat was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 The Goat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Goat compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Goat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Goat 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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