DW Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
DW Sweets 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 9 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: 23A West Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts DW Sweets 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% | ← DW Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DW Sweets 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 DW Sweets, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandford Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| China China [Yuanju Ltd] Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| J Mato and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ruco Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Sophie Ceramics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Jerrys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ohsosilk Mobile caterer | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Pizzetta Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about DW Sweets
What is DW Sweets's food hygiene rating?
DW Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 October 2025.
Is DW Sweets 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 DW Sweets last inspected?
DW Sweets was last inspected on 9 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 DW Sweets?
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 DW Sweets compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and DW Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects DW Sweets 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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DW Sweets is one of 120 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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