Farquharson Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Farquharson Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2018, more than 8 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: The Farquharson Arms Salisbury Road, Pimperne, DT11 8TX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Farquharson Arms 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% | ← Farquharson Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farquharson Arms 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 Farquharson Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Nursery School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Seafest Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2020 |
| Little Blue Tractor Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Local Food Links (Pimperne Primary School) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Lo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| R Lukins Fitness Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Officers Mess Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Dorset Box Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Farquharson Arms
What is Farquharson Arms's food hygiene rating?
Farquharson Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 May 2018.
Is Farquharson Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farquharson Arms last inspected?
Farquharson Arms was last inspected on 3 May 2018, more than 8 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 Farquharson Arms?
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 Farquharson Arms compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Farquharson Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Farquharson Arms 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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