Louma Farm and Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Louma Farm and Retreat 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 25 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: Spence Farm Spence Lane, Wootton Fitzpaine, DT6 6DF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Louma Farm and Retreat 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% | ← Louma Farm and Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Louma Farm and Retreat 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 Louma Farm and Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Durling Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Mary Durling Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Monkton Wylde Court School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Little Oak Produce Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Real Food Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Big Ronda's Pizzeria Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Fernhill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Offshore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Louma Farm and Retreat
What is Louma Farm and Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Louma Farm and Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Louma Farm and Retreat 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 Louma Farm and Retreat last inspected?
Louma Farm and Retreat was last inspected on 25 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 Louma Farm and Retreat?
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 Louma Farm and Retreat compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Louma Farm and Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Louma Farm and Retreat 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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