Old Dairy Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Old Dairy Cafe 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: Old Dairy Cafe was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rowe Hill Holt, Wimborne, BH21 7EB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Old Dairy Cafe 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% | ← Old Dairy Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Dairy Cafe 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 Old Dairy Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| D Stewart & Son Ltd Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Farm Girl Sausages Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| The Paradise Herd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Brandex Retail Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| St Algar's B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| G A Dean Ltd Farmers/growers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Old Dairy Cafe
What is Old Dairy Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Old Dairy Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Old Dairy Cafe 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 Old Dairy Cafe last inspected?
Old Dairy Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 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 Old Dairy Cafe?
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 Old Dairy Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Old Dairy Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Old Dairy Cafe 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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