Bankes Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Bankes Arms Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 9 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: Bankes Arms Hotel 23 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5ED
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bankes Arms Hotel 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% | ← Bankes Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bankes Arms Hotel 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 Bankes Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Townsend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2022 |
| Corfe Castle Village Stores Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Box of Delights Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The National Trust Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Model Village Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Whistlestop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Bankes Arms Hotel
What is Bankes Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bankes Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Bankes Arms Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bankes Arms Hotel last inspected?
Bankes Arms Hotel was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 9 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 Bankes Arms Hotel?
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 Bankes Arms Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Bankes Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bankes Arms Hotel 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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Bankes Arms Hotel is one of 30 rated food businesses in Corfe Castle. See every hygiene rating in Corfe Castle →
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