Apex Brewing Co. food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
Apex Brewing Co. holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: Patson Hill Farm Patson Hill Lane, Trent, DT9 4SY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Apex Brewing Co. 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% | ← Apex Brewing Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Apex Brewing Co. 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 Apex Brewing Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Robyn & Rose Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Compton House Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| The Griffins Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| The Mermaid Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Forget Me Not Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Gryphon School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Apex Brewing Co.
What is Apex Brewing Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Apex Brewing Co. has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Apex Brewing Co. 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apex Brewing Co. last inspected?
Apex Brewing Co. was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Apex Brewing Co.?
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 Apex Brewing Co. compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Apex Brewing Co. is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Apex Brewing Co. 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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