L & F Catering DV14 DME food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
L & F Catering DV14 DME holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Mapperton Lane, Melplash, DT6 3UE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts L & F Catering DV14 DME 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% | ← L & F Catering DV14 DME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 L & F Catering DV14 DME 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 L & F Catering DV14 DME, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke Hut Kitchen & Grill Mobile caterer | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Half Moon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Wanderer Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about L & F Catering DV14 DME
What is L & F Catering DV14 DME's food hygiene rating?
L & F Catering DV14 DME has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 October 2024.
Is L & F Catering DV14 DME 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was L & F Catering DV14 DME last inspected?
L & F Catering DV14 DME was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 months 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 L & F Catering DV14 DME?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 L & F Catering DV14 DME compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and L & F Catering DV14 DME is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects L & F Catering DV14 DME 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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