Abbeyfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Abbeyfield House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Abbeyfield House was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Abbeyfield House Yarn Barton, Beaminster, DT8 3EQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Abbeyfield House 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% | ← Abbeyfield House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abbeyfield House 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 Abbeyfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix and Mash Other catering premises | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Beaminster Community Fridge Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Kingfisher Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Tangerine Cafe and Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2026 |
| Beaminster Social Club Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| GC Cakes Other catering premises | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Abbeyfield House
What is Abbeyfield House's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Abbeyfield House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield House last inspected?
Abbeyfield House was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Abbeyfield House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Abbeyfield House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Abbeyfield House 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Abbeyfield House is one of 39 rated food businesses in Beaminster. See every hygiene rating in Beaminster →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,107 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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