Walnut Grove food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Walnut Grove 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 7 January 2025, 18 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: 25 Durngate Street, Dorchester, DT1 1JP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Walnut Grove 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% | ← Walnut Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOK Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Empire Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| China Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Eagle Pizza and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Joey's Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Goldies Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
Questions about Walnut Grove
What is Walnut Grove's food hygiene rating?
Walnut Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove last inspected?
Walnut Grove was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Walnut Grove?
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 Walnut Grove compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Walnut Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Walnut Grove 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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