No 64 the Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
No 64 the Newsagents 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 13 November 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: 64 - 66 Dorchester Road, Maiden Newton, DT2 0BG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts No 64 the Newsagents 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% | ← No 64 the Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 No 64 the Newsagents 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 No 64 the Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiden Newton Stores Ltd. Retailers - other | 90 yards away | Exempt | |
| Chalk & Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| SPAR Maiden Newton Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Greenford Primary School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Maiden Newton Childcare Provision Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Old Bills Rolling Roast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Communal Room Other catering premises | 389 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about No 64 the Newsagents
What is No 64 the Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
No 64 the Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 November 2025.
Is No 64 the Newsagents 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 No 64 the Newsagents last inspected?
No 64 the Newsagents was last inspected on 13 November 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 No 64 the Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 No 64 the Newsagents compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and No 64 the Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects No 64 the Newsagents 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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