Fingle Bridge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Fingle Bridge 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 13 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: Fingle Bridge Duck Street, Wool, BH20 6DE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fingle Bridge 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% | ← Fingle Bridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fingle Bridge 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 Fingle Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Chartwells (Wool CE Primary School) School/college/university | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| The Dorset FlapJack & Cake Company Manufacturers/packers | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Williams Village Bakery Shop Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Tethers End Baking Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| The D'urberville Centre Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| The Black Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Chartwells @ St Marys & st Joseph's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Fingle Bridge
What is Fingle Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Fingle Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 February 2018.
Is Fingle Bridge 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 Fingle Bridge last inspected?
Fingle Bridge was last inspected on 13 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 Fingle Bridge?
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 Fingle Bridge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fingle Bridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fingle Bridge 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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Fingle Bridge is one of 23 rated food businesses in Wool. See every hygiene rating in Wool →
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