Hope2Bake food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Hope2Bake 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 4 Longmead, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Hope2Bake 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% | ← Hope2Bake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hope2Bake 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 Hope2Bake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Father's House Shaftesbury Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Open House Shaftesbury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Salsa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS by Ivy Cross Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Family Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Hope2Bake
What is Hope2Bake's food hygiene rating?
Hope2Bake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Hope2Bake 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 Hope2Bake last inspected?
Hope2Bake was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Hope2Bake?
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 Hope2Bake compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Hope2Bake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Hope2Bake 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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