Colten Care Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Colten Care Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Colten Care Ltd was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Newstone House Care Home Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1FF
How this rating has changed
Colten Care Ltd was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Colten Care Ltd among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Colten Care Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 Colten Care 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 Colten Care Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harts Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sturminster Newton Country Market Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2018 |
| The Exchange Other catering premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Nazareth Lodge Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Poets Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Bulmag Ltd Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Colten Care Ltd
What is Colten Care Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Colten Care Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Colten Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Colten Care Ltd last inspected?
Colten Care Ltd was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Colten Care Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Colten Care Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Colten Care Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Colten Care 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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Colten Care Ltd is one of 46 rated food businesses in Sturminster Newton. See every hygiene rating in Sturminster Newton →
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