St. Martin's House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
St. Martin's House 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 4 March 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: St Martins House Queen Street, Gillingham
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St. Martin's House among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← St. Martin's House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 St. Martin's House 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 St. Martin's House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Day Club Other catering premises | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Flying Start Nursery School Caring Premises | 153 yards away | Exempt | |
| American Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Pip's of Gill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Slade Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Viceroy Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Gillingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Phoenix Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about St. Martin's House
What is St. Martin's House's food hygiene rating?
St. Martin's House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 March 2026.
Is St. Martin's House 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 St. Martin's House last inspected?
St. Martin's House was last inspected on 4 March 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 St. Martin's House?
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 St. Martin's House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St. Martin's House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St. Martin's House 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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