Sherborne Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Sherborne Community Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 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: Raleigh Hall Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sherborne Community Kitchen 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% | ← Sherborne Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sherborne Community Kitchen 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 Sherborne Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamburino Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Digby Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Danish Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Drinksmith Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Plume of Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Rajpoot Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Sherborne Community Kitchen
What is Sherborne Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Sherborne Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Sherborne Community Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sherborne Community Kitchen last inspected?
Sherborne Community Kitchen was last inspected on 2 February 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 Sherborne Community Kitchen?
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 Sherborne Community Kitchen compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sherborne Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sherborne Community Kitchen 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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