N R Stoate & Sons food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dorset
N R Stoate & Sons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2019, more than 7 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: Cann Mills Bozley Hill, Cann, SP7 0BL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts N R Stoate & Sons among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← N R Stoate & Sons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 N R Stoate & Sons 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 N R Stoate & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Choc Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| The Vale Bakery Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2021 |
| Bake 5 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Woodfrys Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2023 |
| Breezy Ridge Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Louise Cowling Hospitality Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2020 |
| Dorset Farm Foods Limited Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
Questions about N R Stoate & Sons
What is N R Stoate & Sons's food hygiene rating?
N R Stoate & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2019.
Is N R Stoate & Sons 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was N R Stoate & Sons last inspected?
N R Stoate & Sons was last inspected on 19 March 2019, more than 7 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 N R Stoate & Sons?
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 N R Stoate & Sons compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and N R Stoate & Sons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects N R Stoate & Sons 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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