Damory Service Station Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Damory Service Station Budgens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Damory Garage Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7LP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Damory Service Station Budgens 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% | ← Damory Service Station Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Damory Service Station Budgens 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 Damory Service Station Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| House of Sarunds Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Pamper & Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Castleman House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Blandford Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Castleman Plus Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| The Forum Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Damory Service Station Budgens
What is Damory Service Station Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Damory Service Station Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Damory Service Station Budgens 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Damory Service Station Budgens last inspected?
Damory Service Station Budgens was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Damory Service Station Budgens?
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 Damory Service Station Budgens compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Damory Service Station Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Damory Service Station Budgens 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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Damory Service Station Budgens is one of 118 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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