GWR Hole & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
GWR Hole & Sons 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 7 March 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Bradle Farm, Bradle, BH20 5NU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts GWR Hole & Sons among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← GWR Hole & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 GWR Hole & Sons 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 GWR Hole & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradle Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Margaret Green Animal Rescue Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Dorset Camping Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Kimmeridge Farmhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Clavell's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| The Etches Collection Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| The Cake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Scott Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about GWR Hole & Sons
What is GWR Hole & Sons's food hygiene rating?
GWR Hole & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 March 2025.
Is GWR Hole & Sons 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 GWR Hole & Sons last inspected?
GWR Hole & Sons was last inspected on 7 March 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 GWR Hole & Sons?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GWR Hole & Sons compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and GWR Hole & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects GWR Hole & Sons 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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