Holywell House B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Holywell House B & B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Holywell House, Holywell, DT2 0LQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Holywell House B & B 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% | ← Holywell House B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holywell House B & B 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 Holywell House B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Owls Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Little Acorns Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sticklands Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Acorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Summer Lodge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Evershot Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| George Albert Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Cabin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Holywell House B & B
What is Holywell House B & B's food hygiene rating?
Holywell House B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 June 2022.
Is Holywell House B & B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holywell House B & B last inspected?
Holywell House B & B was last inspected on 13 June 2022, more than 4 years 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 Holywell House B & B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holywell House B & B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Holywell House B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Holywell House B & B 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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