Crafty Cuppa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Crafty Cuppa 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: Crafty Cuppa was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 46 High East Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Crafty Cuppa 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% | ← Crafty Cuppa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crafty Cuppa 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 Crafty Cuppa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy’s Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Eagle Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bombay Nights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Goldies Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Empire Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| China Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Food Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Dorchester Connect Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Crafty Cuppa
What is Crafty Cuppa's food hygiene rating?
Crafty Cuppa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Crafty Cuppa 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 Crafty Cuppa last inspected?
Crafty Cuppa was last inspected on 4 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 Crafty Cuppa?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crafty Cuppa compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Crafty Cuppa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Crafty Cuppa 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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