Brownsea Castle Catering food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Brownsea Castle Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, 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: Brownsea Castle Brownsea Island, Brownsea Island, BH13 7EE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Brownsea Castle Catering 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% | ← Brownsea Castle Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Brownsea Castle Catering 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 Brownsea Castle Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Villano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Caff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| East Dorset Sailing Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bright Beans Pop Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Compton Acres Café & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Baiter Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Baffi Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Coffee Saloon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Brownsea Castle Catering
What is Brownsea Castle Catering's food hygiene rating?
Brownsea Castle Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Brownsea Castle Catering 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brownsea Castle Catering last inspected?
Brownsea Castle Catering was last inspected on 19 June 2024, 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 Brownsea Castle Catering?
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 Brownsea Castle Catering compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Brownsea Castle Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Brownsea Castle Catering 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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