The Forum Frier food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
The Forum Frier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: The Forum Frier Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, DT11 7QG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Forum Frier 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% | ← The Forum Frier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Forum Frier 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 The Forum Frier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelsons Cheese & Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Castleman House Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Forum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Kings Arms Alehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Blandford Methodist Lunch Club Other catering premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Hambledon Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Blandford Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Forum Frier
What is The Forum Frier's food hygiene rating?
The Forum Frier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Forum Frier 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forum Frier last inspected?
The Forum Frier was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 The Forum Frier?
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 The Forum Frier compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Forum Frier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Forum Frier 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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The Forum Frier is one of 118 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
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