Forum Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Forum 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
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 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: 34 Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7PR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Forum Cafe 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% | ← Forum Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Forum 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 Forum Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hambledon Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Kings Arms Alehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Grounded Coffee Roasters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Kitchen in Blandford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Spice India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Forum Cafe
What is Forum Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Forum Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Forum 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 Forum Cafe last inspected?
Forum Cafe was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Forum Cafe?
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 Forum Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Forum Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Forum 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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Understanding this rating
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Forum Cafe is one of 120 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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