Margaret Green Animal Rescue food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Margaret Green Animal Rescue 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 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Animal Sanctuary, Church Knowle, BH20 5NQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Margaret Green Animal Rescue 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% | ← Margaret Green Animal Rescue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 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 Margaret Green Animal Rescue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Corfe Castle Dorset Camping Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bradle Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| GWR Hole & Sons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Cake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Margaret Green Animal Rescue
What is Margaret Green Animal Rescue's food hygiene rating?
Margaret Green Animal Rescue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Margaret Green Animal Rescue 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 Margaret Green Animal Rescue last inspected?
Margaret Green Animal Rescue was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Margaret Green Animal Rescue?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Margaret Green Animal Rescue compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Margaret Green Animal Rescue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Margaret Green Animal Rescue 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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