Churchview Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Churchview Guest House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2017, more than 8 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: Church View Guest House Main Street, Winterbourne Abbas, DT2 9LS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Churchview Guest 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% | ← Churchview Guest 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 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 Churchview Guest 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 Churchview Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Martinstown Village Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bride Valley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Gardens Cottage, Littlebredy, Dorchester DT2 9HG Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2020 |
| New Barn Field Centre School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Eweleaze Diary Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Park House Care (UK) Ltd Caring Premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Churchview Guest House
What is Churchview Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Churchview Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 November 2017.
Is Churchview Guest 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Churchview Guest House last inspected?
Churchview Guest House was last inspected on 8 November 2017, more than 8 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 Churchview Guest House?
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 Churchview Guest House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Churchview Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Churchview Guest 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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