Dottys food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Dottys 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 8A High Street, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6BQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dottys 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% | ← Dottys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dottys 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 Dottys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Ltd Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Lytchett Pharmacy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | Exempt | |
| Anchor Brands Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cesare Fiorucci UK Ltd Importers/Exporters | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| miNATURALS Nutrition Inc. Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Nutrex Plus Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Omvits Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Longevity Box Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Dottys
What is Dottys's food hygiene rating?
Dottys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Dottys 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 Dottys last inspected?
Dottys was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Dottys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dottys compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dottys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dottys 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Dottys is one of 22 rated food businesses in Lytchett Matravers. See every hygiene rating in Lytchett Matravers →
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