Ringwood Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Ringwood Foodbank 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 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Verwood United Reformed Church 1A Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ringwood Foodbank 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% | ← Ringwood Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ringwood Foodbank 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 Ringwood Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Andrews Butchers (Verwood) Ltd Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Forzza Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Verwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Emma’s Bakery Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Verwood Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Ringwood Foodbank
What is Ringwood Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Ringwood Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Ringwood Foodbank 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 Ringwood Foodbank last inspected?
Ringwood Foodbank was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Ringwood Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ringwood Foodbank compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ringwood Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ringwood Foodbank 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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Ringwood Foodbank is one of 48 rated food businesses in Verwood. See every hygiene rating in Verwood →
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