Madjeston Milk Station food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Dorset
Madjeston Milk Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Dairy House Cole Street Lane, East Stour, SP8 5JQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Madjeston Milk Station 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% | ← Madjeston Milk Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Madjeston Milk Station 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 Madjeston Milk Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Park Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Greggs [MFG Gillingham] Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Budgens Gillingham Kingsmead Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chartwells (St Mary The Virgin Primary School) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Fernbrook Lodge (Care South Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2020 |
| Madjeston Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Madjeston Milk Station
What is Madjeston Milk Station's food hygiene rating?
Madjeston Milk Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Madjeston Milk Station 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Madjeston Milk Station last inspected?
Madjeston Milk Station was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Madjeston Milk Station?
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 Madjeston Milk Station compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Madjeston Milk Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Madjeston Milk Station 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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