Pepperell House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Pepperell House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 October 2021, more than 4 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: Pepperell House Bleke Street, Shaftesbury
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Pepperell House 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% | ← Pepperell House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pepperell House 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 Pepperell House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Fleur de Lys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Flying Start Nursery Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Gold Hill Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Family Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Pepperell House
What is Pepperell House's food hygiene rating?
Pepperell House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 October 2021.
Is Pepperell House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pepperell House last inspected?
Pepperell House was last inspected on 28 October 2021, more than 4 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 Pepperell House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pepperell House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Pepperell House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Pepperell House 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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