Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd 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 13 March 2024, more than 2 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: Beam Ends Hollands Barn Dark Lane, Tincleton, DT2 8QP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd 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% | ← Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd 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 Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Bunching Shed Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Shack Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Athelhampton House Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Somerville Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Artisans Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Local Food Links (St Marys CE Middle School) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Puddletown Village Lunch Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd
What is Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd 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 Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd last inspected?
Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 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 Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Wessex Conservation Grazing Ltd 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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