Timothy's Bees food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Timothy's Bees 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: 34 Hillside Road, Wool, BH20 6DY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Timothy's Bees 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% | ← Timothy's Bees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Timothy's Bees 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 Timothy's Bees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Hong Kong Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Frizzles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wool Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Wool and Bovington Motors Service Station Shop Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Tethers End Baking Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The D'urberville Centre Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
Questions about Timothy's Bees
What is Timothy's Bees's food hygiene rating?
Timothy's Bees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Timothy's Bees 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 Timothy's Bees last inspected?
Timothy's Bees was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Timothy's Bees?
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 Timothy's Bees compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Timothy's Bees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Timothy's Bees 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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