Holton Heath Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Holton Heath Service Station 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 2 September 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: Holton Heath Garage Wareham Road, Holton Heath, BH16 6JW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Holton Heath Service Station 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% | ← Holton Heath Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holton Heath Service Station 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 Holton Heath Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Pipe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Boathouse Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Sandford Park Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Chococo Retail & Wholesale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Dozzers Smokehouse & Grill Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Farmer Palmers Farm Park Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Holton Heath Service Station
What is Holton Heath Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Holton Heath Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 September 2024.
Is Holton Heath Service Station 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 Holton Heath Service Station last inspected?
Holton Heath Service Station was last inspected on 2 September 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 Holton Heath Service Station?
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 Holton Heath Service Station compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Holton Heath Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Holton Heath Service Station 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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