L & F Catering (FG64 THX) food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
L & F Catering (FG64 THX) 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
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Seaview Farm Ash Lane, Salwayash, DT6 5JA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts L & F Catering (FG64 THX) 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% | ← L & F Catering (FG64 THX) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 L & F Catering (FG64 THX) 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 L & F Catering (FG64 THX), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineapple Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2019 |
| Asado Fire Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about L & F Catering (FG64 THX)
What is L & F Catering (FG64 THX)'s food hygiene rating?
L & F Catering (FG64 THX) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 October 2024.
Is L & F Catering (FG64 THX) 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 L & F Catering (FG64 THX) last inspected?
L & F Catering (FG64 THX) was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 L & F Catering (FG64 THX)?
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 L & F Catering (FG64 THX) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and L & F Catering (FG64 THX) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects L & F Catering (FG64 THX) 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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