Reeve The Baker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Reeve The Baker 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 3 September 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: 13 - 15 Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Reeve The Baker 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% | ← Reeve The Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Reeve The Baker 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 Reeve The Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Pearce Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Spice India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Kitchen in Blandford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Spice India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Reeve The Baker
What is Reeve The Baker's food hygiene rating?
Reeve The Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Reeve The Baker 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 Reeve The Baker last inspected?
Reeve The Baker was last inspected on 3 September 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 Reeve The Baker?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reeve The Baker compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Reeve The Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Reeve The Baker 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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Reeve The Baker is one of 118 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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