Alford House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Alford House B&B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 February 2018, more than 8 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: 120 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EH
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Alford House B&B sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Alford House B&B | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Alford House B&B 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 Alford House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup 'n' Pud Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Corfe Castle Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ammonite B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Carve Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Joe's Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Love Cake By The Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Alford House B&B
What is Alford House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Alford House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 9 February 2018.
Is Alford House B&B safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alford House B&B last inspected?
Alford House B&B was last inspected on 9 February 2018, more than 8 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 Alford House B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alford House B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Alford House B&B holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Alford House B&B 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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