Dolly the Shepherd's Hut food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · New Forest
Dolly the Shepherd's Hut 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 2 June 2014, more than 12 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.
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Dolly the Shepherd's Hut among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Dolly the Shepherd's Hut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Dolly the Shepherd's Hut 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.
Questions about Dolly the Shepherd's Hut
What is Dolly the Shepherd's Hut's food hygiene rating?
Dolly the Shepherd's Hut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 2 June 2014.
Is Dolly the Shepherd's Hut 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 Dolly the Shepherd's Hut last inspected?
Dolly the Shepherd's Hut was last inspected on 2 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dolly the Shepherd's Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Dolly the Shepherd's Hut compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Dolly the Shepherd's Hut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Dolly the Shepherd's Hut 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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