Fruits of the Earth food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Fruits of the Earth 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 20 March 2019, 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: 2A Victoria Grove, Bridport, DT6 3AA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fruits of the Earth 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% | ← Fruits of the Earth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fruits of the Earth 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 Fruits of the Earth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klin Klans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Longs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Moore Than Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| EJs Mobile caterer | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Dog House Cafe at Animal House Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Flourish Pop-Up Cafes Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
Questions about Fruits of the Earth
What is Fruits of the Earth's food hygiene rating?
Fruits of the Earth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 March 2019.
Is Fruits of the Earth 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 Fruits of the Earth last inspected?
Fruits of the Earth was last inspected on 20 March 2019, 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 Fruits of the Earth?
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 Fruits of the Earth compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fruits of the Earth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fruits of the Earth 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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