Buxton House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Buxton House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: Buxton House 423B Radipole Lane, Westham, Weymouth, DT4 0QJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Buxton House 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% | ← Buxton House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Buxton House 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 Buxton House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conifers Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Chickerell Codfathers limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Daniels Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Abbotsbury Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Admiral Hardy Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Buxton House
What is Buxton House's food hygiene rating?
Buxton House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Buxton House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buxton House last inspected?
Buxton House was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Buxton House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buxton House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Buxton House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Buxton House 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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