St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel 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: St Leonards Farmhouse Wimborne Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7SB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast 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% | ← St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast 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 St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Blandford Childrens Centre (Incorporating Oscars) Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Local Food Links Other catering premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Heritage Bridge Ales Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Atlas Adventure Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Solti Grocery Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
What is St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast 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 St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast?
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 St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects St Leonard's Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast 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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