Mortimers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Mortimers 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
This is a fresh result: Mortimers was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 68 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mortimers 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% | ← Mortimers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mortimers 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 Mortimers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafe Fontana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Sherborne Market Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2020 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Rendezvous Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| Reeve the Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Hummingbird Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Premier Sherborne Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Mortimers
What is Mortimers's food hygiene rating?
Mortimers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Mortimers 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 Mortimers last inspected?
Mortimers was last inspected on 11 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 Mortimers?
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 Mortimers compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mortimers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mortimers 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
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Mortimers is one of 127 rated food businesses in Sherborne. See every hygiene rating in Sherborne →
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