Scrummdiddlieumptious food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Scrummdiddlieumptious 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 27 November 2017, 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: 1 Sydenham Road, Swanage, BH19 2JX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Scrummdiddlieumptious 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% | ← Scrummdiddlieumptious | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Scrummdiddlieumptious 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 Scrummdiddlieumptious, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells (St Marks CE Primary School) School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Explorers at St Marks School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Food for Thought Purbeck Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Herston Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Golden Bengal Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bays Dough House Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 3 Quarters B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about Scrummdiddlieumptious
What is Scrummdiddlieumptious's food hygiene rating?
Scrummdiddlieumptious has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 27 November 2017.
Is Scrummdiddlieumptious 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 Scrummdiddlieumptious last inspected?
Scrummdiddlieumptious was last inspected on 27 November 2017, 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 Scrummdiddlieumptious?
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 Scrummdiddlieumptious compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Scrummdiddlieumptious is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Scrummdiddlieumptious 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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