Paws of Dorset food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Paws of Dorset holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Paws of Dorset was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Tin Pot Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 7TD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Paws of Dorset among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Paws of Dorset | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Paws of Dorset 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 Paws of Dorset, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk Gmbh Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Payless Wholesale Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Choco Dreams Ltd Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| From Dorset With Love Manufacturers/packers | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Crazy Monsters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Pantry at the Grainstore Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Pamper & Play Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Paws of Dorset
What is Paws of Dorset's food hygiene rating?
Paws of Dorset has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Paws of Dorset 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Paws of Dorset last inspected?
Paws of Dorset was last inspected on 11 June 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 Paws of Dorset?
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 Paws of Dorset compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Paws of Dorset is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Paws of Dorset 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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Paws of Dorset is one of 120 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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