Dorset Gin Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Dorset Gin Company 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 10 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: 7 Redbridge Road, Crossways, DT2 8DY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Dorset Gin Company 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% | ← Dorset Gin Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Dorset Gin Company 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 Dorset Gin Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreton Camping & Caravanning Club Site Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| The Frampton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Crossways Camc Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Dorset Farm Foods Wagon Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Dorset Gin Company
What is Dorset Gin Company's food hygiene rating?
Dorset Gin Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Dorset Gin Company 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 Dorset Gin Company last inspected?
Dorset Gin Company was last inspected on 10 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 Dorset Gin Company?
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 Dorset Gin Company compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Dorset Gin Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Dorset Gin Company 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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Dorset Gin Company is one of 16 rated food businesses in Crossways. See every hygiene rating in Crossways →
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