Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Unit B Great Western House Great Western Industrial Estate, Dorchester, DT1 1RD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock 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% | ← Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock 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 Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Drinks Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Case and Brewer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Dorchester Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Glencairn House Residential Home Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Junction Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Aft'rs Mobile caterer | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock
What is Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock's food hygiene rating?
Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock 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 Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock last inspected?
Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock 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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