Box of Delights food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Box of Delights 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 20 April 2021, more than 5 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: Box Of Delights The Square, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Box of Delights 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% | ← Box of Delights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Box of Delights 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 Box of Delights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The National Trust Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Model Village Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Peter Townsend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2022 |
| Corfe Castle Village Stores Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bankes Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Box of Delights
What is Box of Delights's food hygiene rating?
Box of Delights has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 April 2021.
Is Box of Delights 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 Box of Delights last inspected?
Box of Delights was last inspected on 20 April 2021, more than 5 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 Box of Delights?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Box of Delights compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Box of Delights is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Box of Delights 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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Box of Delights is one of 30 rated food businesses in Corfe Castle. See every hygiene rating in Corfe Castle →
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