Abbey View food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Abbey View 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Abbey View Nursing And Residential Home Fairfield, Sherborne, DT9 4HG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Abbey View 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% | ← Abbey View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbey View 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 Abbey View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cinnamons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Garden House Rest Home Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Sherborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Abbey View
What is Abbey View's food hygiene rating?
Abbey View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Abbey View 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 Abbey View last inspected?
Abbey View was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Abbey View?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbey View compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Abbey View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Abbey View 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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Abbey View is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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