Mary Durling food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
Mary Durling holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2023, 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: Fivepenny Farm Spence Lane, Wootton Fitzpaine, DT6 6DF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mary Durling 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% | ← Mary Durling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mary Durling 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 Mary Durling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louma Farm and Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Mary Durling Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Monkton Wylde Court School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Little Oak Produce Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Real Food Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2018 |
| Big Ronda's Pizzeria Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Fernhill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Offshore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Mary Durling
What is Mary Durling's food hygiene rating?
Mary Durling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Mary Durling 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mary Durling last inspected?
Mary Durling was last inspected on 18 September 2023, 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 Mary Durling?
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 Mary Durling compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mary Durling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mary Durling 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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