Charterhouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Charterhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2018, 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: Long Street Salerooms Long Street, Sherborne, DT9 3JE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Charterhouse 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% | ← Charterhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charterhouse 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 Charterhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picton House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| International College School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Jen's Kitchen School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Oxfords Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Paddy & Eileen's Ltd Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| J & M Parsons Ltd Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Charterhouse
What is Charterhouse's food hygiene rating?
Charterhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 November 2018.
Is Charterhouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charterhouse last inspected?
Charterhouse was last inspected on 19 November 2018, 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 Charterhouse?
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 Charterhouse compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Charterhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Charterhouse 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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