Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Dorset
Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Suite J 1 Romany Centre Business Park Wareham Road, Holton Heath, BH16 6JL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd 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% | ← Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd 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 Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dozzers Smokehouse & Grill Other catering premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Holton Heath Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Chococo Retail & Wholesale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Kids Love Nature Lytchett Limited School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| St. Peters Finger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| St. Peter’s Finger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Clay Pipe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Farmer Palmers Farm Park Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd
What is Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd last inspected?
Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd?
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 Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Riverford Organic Vegetables Ltd 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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