The Wanderer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
The Wanderer 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
This is a fresh result: The Wanderer was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Binghams Grange Touring And Camping Park, Melplash, DT6 3TT
How this rating has changed
The Wanderer was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Wanderer among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← The Wanderer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbuildings Dorset Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asado Fire Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Smoke Hut Kitchen & Grill Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| L & F Catering DV14 DME Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| L & F Catering (FG64 THX) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about The Wanderer
What is The Wanderer's food hygiene rating?
The Wanderer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 July 2026.
Is The Wanderer 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 The Wanderer last inspected?
The Wanderer was last inspected on 28 July 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 The Wanderer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wanderer compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Wanderer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Wanderer 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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Understanding this rating
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