East Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
East Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: East Farm Lower Street, Winterborne Whitechurch, DT11 9AW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts East Farm Shop 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% | ← East Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 East Farm Shop 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 East Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squeaky Joints Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Longmead Community Farm Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Greyhound Inn Freehouse Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Tearoom @ Crafty Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Tickled Pig Events Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| St James Church Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| The Hambro Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Tea Clipper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
Questions about East Farm Shop
What is East Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
East Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 August 2024.
Is East Farm Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was East Farm Shop last inspected?
East Farm Shop was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 East Farm Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does East Farm Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and East Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects East Farm Shop 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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