Motcombe Grange food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Motcombe Grange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Motcombe Grange The Street, Motcombe, SP7 9HJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Motcombe Grange 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% | ← Motcombe Grange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Motcombe Grange 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 Motcombe Grange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motcombe CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Half Moon Stud Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Bittles Brook Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Port Regis School Ltd School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
| Orchard Park Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Greggs [MFG Gillingham] Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Motcombe Grange
What is Motcombe Grange's food hygiene rating?
Motcombe Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Motcombe Grange 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Motcombe Grange last inspected?
Motcombe Grange was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Motcombe Grange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Motcombe Grange compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Motcombe Grange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Motcombe Grange 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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