The Buzz food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
The Buzz holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 August 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: Bere Marsh Farm Newmans Drove, Shillingstone, DT11 0QY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Buzz 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% | ← The Buzz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Buzz 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 The Buzz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Marsh Farm (Sales) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| British Broth Company (Broffees Ltd) Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| North Dorset Railway Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| The Forum School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| St Nicholas CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| The Ark Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Saxon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Buzz
What is The Buzz's food hygiene rating?
The Buzz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Buzz 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Buzz last inspected?
The Buzz was last inspected on 27 August 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 The Buzz?
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 The Buzz compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Buzz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Buzz 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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