The Albion Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Albion Inn 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 24 December 2025, 6 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: The Albion Inn Station Road, Verwood, BH31 7LB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Albion Inn 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% | ← The Albion Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Albion Inn 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 The Albion Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma’s Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Verwood Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cleverchefs @ Trinity School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Andrews Butchers (Verwood) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Champagne Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Ringwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Forzza Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Albion Inn
What is The Albion Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Albion Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 December 2025.
Is The Albion Inn 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 The Albion Inn last inspected?
The Albion Inn was last inspected on 24 December 2025, 6 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 The Albion Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albion Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Albion Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Albion Inn 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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