Royal Chase Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Royal Chase Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 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: Royal Chase Hotel Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8DB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Royal Chase 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% | ← Royal Chase 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Royal Chase 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 Royal Chase Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2019 |
| Louise Cowling Hospitality Takeaway/sandwich shop | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2020 |
| Fast Food Mobile caterer | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| St Denis Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Slimming World Franchise Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Shaftesbury School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Royal Chase Hotel
What is Royal Chase Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal Chase Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Royal Chase 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Chase Hotel last inspected?
Royal Chase Hotel was last inspected on 1 September 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 Royal Chase Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Chase Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Chase Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Royal Chase 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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