Punk Jerky food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Punk Jerky 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 21 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: New House Farm Cole Street Lane, East Stour, SP8 5JQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Punk Jerky 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% | ← Punk Jerky | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Punk Jerky 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 Punk Jerky, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madjeston Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Madjeston Milk Station Farmers/growers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Crispr Bites Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Lavender Blue Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Up In Smoke Theatre Co Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Chartwells (St Mary The Virgin Primary School) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Wessex Microgreens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Fernbrook Lodge (Care South Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Punk Jerky
What is Punk Jerky's food hygiene rating?
Punk Jerky has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Punk Jerky 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 Punk Jerky last inspected?
Punk Jerky was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Punk Jerky?
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 Punk Jerky compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Punk Jerky is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Punk Jerky 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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