San Telmo food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
San Telmo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: 2 High Street Fordington, Dorchester, DT1 1JZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts San Telmo 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% | ← San Telmo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 San Telmo 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 San Telmo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bombay Nights Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Crafty Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Katy’s Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Eagle Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dorchester Connect Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bean on the Green Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Goldies Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about San Telmo
What is San Telmo's food hygiene rating?
San Telmo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 January 2025.
Is San Telmo 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was San Telmo last inspected?
San Telmo was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 San Telmo?
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 San Telmo compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and San Telmo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects San Telmo 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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