Screwfix food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Screwfix 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 5 November 2025, 8 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 B3 South Western Business Park Station Road, Sherborne, DT9 3PS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Screwfix 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% | ← Screwfix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Screwfix 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 Screwfix, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Digby Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Tamburino Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Sherborne Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Sherborne Abbey Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| The Danish Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Dorset Hemp Co Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
Questions about Screwfix
What is Screwfix's food hygiene rating?
Screwfix has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Screwfix 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 Screwfix last inspected?
Screwfix was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Screwfix?
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 Screwfix compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Screwfix is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Screwfix 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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Screwfix is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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