Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Budgens 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 12 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 28 - 36 Station Road, Swanage, BH19 1AF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Budgens 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% | ← Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2017 |
| McKenzies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| McAllisters Pantry & Picnic Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Romeos Piri Piri Swanage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Studio South Other catering premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Country Foods Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Harlees Fish and Chips Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Budgens 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 Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 Budgens?
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 Budgens compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Budgens 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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