Community Association of Poundbury CIC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Community Association of Poundbury CIC 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 13 March 2026, 4 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: 11 Pavilion Green East, Poundbury, DT1 3HE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Community Association of Poundbury CIC 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% | ← Community Association of Poundbury CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Community Association of Poundbury CIC 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 Community Association of Poundbury CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Of Cornwall Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Brace of Butchers Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Crown Street Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Damers First School School/college/university | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Crossroads Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dorchester Community Church Food Share Retailers - other | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Boos Toy Shop Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Age UK North, South and West Dorset Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Community Association of Poundbury CIC
What is Community Association of Poundbury CIC's food hygiene rating?
Community Association of Poundbury CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Community Association of Poundbury CIC 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 Community Association of Poundbury CIC last inspected?
Community Association of Poundbury CIC was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Community Association of Poundbury CIC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Community Association of Poundbury CIC compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Community Association of Poundbury CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Community Association of Poundbury CIC 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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