Comins Tea House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Comins Tea House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: Comins Tea House The Quarterjack Bridge Street, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BZ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Comins Tea 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% | ← Comins Tea 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 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 Comins Tea 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 Comins Tea House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Food Links (William Barnes Primary School) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Sturminster Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Oxfords Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2018 |
| Clock House Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Tandoor Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Comins Tea House
What is Comins Tea House's food hygiene rating?
Comins Tea House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Comins Tea 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Comins Tea House last inspected?
Comins Tea House was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Comins Tea House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Comins Tea House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Comins Tea House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Comins Tea 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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