Leonard Cheshire food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Leonard Cheshire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 97 Monmouth Road, Dorchester, DT1 2DF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Leonard Cheshire 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% | ← Leonard Cheshire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Leonard Cheshire 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 Leonard Cheshire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassington House Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Clandon House Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| C Side Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Leonard Cheshire
What is Leonard Cheshire's food hygiene rating?
Leonard Cheshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 April 2016.
Is Leonard Cheshire 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leonard Cheshire last inspected?
Leonard Cheshire was last inspected on 14 April 2016, more than 10 years 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 Leonard Cheshire?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Leonard Cheshire compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Leonard Cheshire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Leonard Cheshire 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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Leonard Cheshire is one of 249 rated food businesses in Dorchester. See every hygiene rating in Dorchester →
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