Teas Maid food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Teas Maid 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 4 March 2019, more than 7 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: 68 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, BH19 1AR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Teas Maid 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% | ← Teas Maid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Teas Maid 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 Teas Maid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Quarters B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Amberlea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Carve Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Coastal Crust Cafe and Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Heathcote Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sea House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Crab Apple Catering Other catering premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Buddies B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about Teas Maid
What is Teas Maid's food hygiene rating?
Teas Maid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 4 March 2019.
Is Teas Maid 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 Teas Maid last inspected?
Teas Maid was last inspected on 4 March 2019, more than 7 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 Teas Maid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Teas Maid compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Teas Maid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Teas Maid 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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