Norden Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Norden Farm Shop 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: Norden Farm, Norden, BH20 5DS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Norden Farm Shop 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% | ← Norden Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Norden Farm Shop 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 Norden Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| Peter Townsend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 July 2022 |
| Bankes Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Box of Delights Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| The National Trust Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Corfe Castle Model Village Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Norden Farm Shop
What is Norden Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Norden Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Norden Farm Shop 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 Norden Farm Shop last inspected?
Norden Farm Shop was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Norden Farm Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Norden Farm Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Norden Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Norden Farm Shop 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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