Chapel Lane Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Chapel Lane Stores 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 25 June 2019, more than 7 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: Former Chapel Lane Stores Chapel Lane, Abbotsbury, DT3 4LF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chapel Lane Stores 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% | ← Chapel Lane Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chapel Lane Stores 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 Chapel Lane Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Nanny Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| The Bellenie's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| The Ilchester Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Chesil Bank Pre-School Caring Premises | 116 yards away | Exempt | |
| Quintessential B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2020 |
| The Old Schoolhouse Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| MRS Jackie Matthews Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Muddy Patches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Chapel Lane Stores
What is Chapel Lane Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chapel Lane Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 June 2019.
Is Chapel Lane Stores 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 Chapel Lane Stores last inspected?
Chapel Lane Stores was last inspected on 25 June 2019, more than 7 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 Chapel Lane Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapel Lane Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chapel Lane Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chapel Lane Stores 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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Chapel Lane Stores is one of 22 rated food businesses in Abbotsbury. See every hygiene rating in Abbotsbury →
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