Dorchester Butcher and Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Dorchester Butcher and Foods 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: 3 The Forum Centre Trinity Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dorchester Butcher and Foods 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% | ← Dorchester Butcher and Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dorchester Butcher and Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Basili.co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| CasterFridge Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Basilico Simply Italian Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Istanbul Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Dorchester Butcher and Foods
What is Dorchester Butcher and Foods's food hygiene rating?
Dorchester Butcher and Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Dorchester Butcher and Foods 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 Dorchester Butcher and Foods last inspected?
Dorchester Butcher and Foods was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
How does Dorchester Butcher and Foods compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dorchester Butcher and Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dorchester Butcher and Foods 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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