Helen Furness Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Helen Furness Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 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: Francombe Farm Bungalow Acreman Street, Cerne Abbas, DT2 7JX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Helen Furness Catering Ltd 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% | ← Helen Furness Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Helen Furness Catering Ltd 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 Helen Furness Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerne Abbas Village Hall Other catering premises | 289 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cerne Abbas Brewery Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cerne Abbas Cricket Clubhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cerne Abbas Stores Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| The Giant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Casterbridge Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Helen Furness Catering Ltd
What is Helen Furness Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Helen Furness Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Helen Furness Catering Ltd 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Helen Furness Catering Ltd last inspected?
Helen Furness Catering Ltd was last inspected on 9 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 Helen Furness Catering Ltd?
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 Helen Furness Catering Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Helen Furness Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Helen Furness Catering Ltd 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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