HMP The Verne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
HMP The Verne holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: H M Prison The Verne, Portland, DT5 1EQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts HMP The Verne 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% | ← HMP The Verne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HMP The Verne 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 HMP The Verne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allys Hot Food Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Catering Energy Ltd – Bibby Stockholm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Mr Mushy's Diner Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Portland Pride Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Ks Sweet Sanctuary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Salty Towers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| BnB-Side Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about HMP The Verne
What is HMP The Verne's food hygiene rating?
HMP The Verne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 March 2025.
Is HMP The Verne 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HMP The Verne last inspected?
HMP The Verne was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 HMP The Verne?
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 HMP The Verne compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and HMP The Verne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects HMP The Verne 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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