Crossways Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Crossways Stores 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 October 2018, more than 7 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: 21 Mount Skippet Way, Crossways, DT2 8TP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Crossways Stores 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% | ← Crossways Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crossways Stores 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 Crossways Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spitfire Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | Exempt | |
| Crossways Youth and Community Centre Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Dorset Brewing Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Frome Valley First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Warmwell Caravan Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Crossways Camc Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Cafe on the Slopes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Crossways Stores
What is Crossways Stores's food hygiene rating?
Crossways Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 October 2018.
Is Crossways Stores 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 Crossways Stores last inspected?
Crossways Stores was last inspected on 1 October 2018, more than 7 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 Crossways Stores?
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 Crossways Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Crossways Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Crossways Stores 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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