Downshay Farm B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Downshay Farm B&B 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 4 November 2019, more than 6 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: Downshay Farm Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross, BH19 3EB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Downshay Farm B&B 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% | ← Downshay Farm B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Downshay Farm 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 Downshay Farm B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen's Catering (Burger Van & Donut van) Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Odds and Sods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| BOLD Colour and Sound Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Spar@ Fowleys Garage Ltd Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Box Pub Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2017 |
| Castle View Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2018 |
| Kingston Country Courtyard Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Purbeck Valley Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
Questions about Downshay Farm B&B
What is Downshay Farm B&B's food hygiene rating?
Downshay Farm B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 November 2019.
Is Downshay Farm B&B 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 Downshay Farm B&B last inspected?
Downshay Farm B&B was last inspected on 4 November 2019, more than 6 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 Downshay Farm 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downshay Farm B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Downshay Farm B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Downshay Farm 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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