The Purbeck Cider Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
The Purbeck Cider Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Two Hoots, Kingston, BH20 5LG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Purbeck Cider Company 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% | ← The Purbeck Cider Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Purbeck Cider Company 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 The Purbeck Cider Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purbeck Ice Cream Events Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2024 |
| The Scott Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2026 |
| Kingston Country Courtyard Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Woody Hyde Camp Site Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alford House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2018 |
| Soup 'n' Pud Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Ammonite B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about The Purbeck Cider Company
What is The Purbeck Cider Company's food hygiene rating?
The Purbeck Cider Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 July 2024.
Is The Purbeck Cider Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Purbeck Cider Company last inspected?
The Purbeck Cider Company was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 The Purbeck Cider Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Purbeck Cider Company compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Purbeck Cider Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Purbeck Cider Company 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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