Marshwood Stores and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Marshwood Stores and Post Office 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 19 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: Marshwood Garage, Marshwood, DT6 5QD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Marshwood Stores and Post Office 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% | ← Marshwood Stores and Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marshwood Stores and Post Office 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 Marshwood Stores and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go With The Dough Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Acorn Multi Academy Trust School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| MM Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2018 |
| Marshwood Country Beef Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
Questions about Marshwood Stores and Post Office
What is Marshwood Stores and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Marshwood Stores and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 March 2019.
Is Marshwood Stores and Post Office 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 Marshwood Stores and Post Office last inspected?
Marshwood Stores and Post Office was last inspected on 19 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 Marshwood Stores and Post Office?
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 Marshwood Stores and Post Office compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Marshwood Stores and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Marshwood Stores and Post Office 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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