Iwerne Minster Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Iwerne Minster Village Stores 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 14 August 2025, 11 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: Post Office Post Office Road, Iwerne Minster, DT11 8LW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Iwerne Minster Village Stores 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% | ← Iwerne Minster Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Iwerne Minster Village Stores 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 Iwerne Minster Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Clayesmore School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Writer's Block Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Iwerne Minster Village Stores
What is Iwerne Minster Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Iwerne Minster Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Iwerne Minster Village Stores 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 Iwerne Minster Village Stores last inspected?
Iwerne Minster Village Stores was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 Iwerne Minster Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Iwerne Minster Village Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Iwerne Minster Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Iwerne Minster Village Stores 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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