Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Royal British Legion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2019, more than 6 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: Legion Headquarters Coppice Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Royal British Legion 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% | ← Royal British Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slimming World Franchise Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Shaftesbury School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Southern Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2020 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Pitchers, Shaftesbury Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
| Royal Chase Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Chutney's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 December 2019.
Is Royal British Legion 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 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 Royal British Legion?
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 Royal British Legion compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Royal British Legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Royal British Legion 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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Royal British Legion is one of 98 rated food businesses in Shaftesbury. See every hygiene rating in Shaftesbury →
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