The Silent Chef Dorset food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
The Silent Chef Dorset is exempt from food hygiene rating. Low-risk premises, a newsagent selling only wrapped sweets, say, are not given a score because there is little to inspect.
The rating: Exempt
Address: 2 Farm Cottages, East Shilvinghampton, Portesham, DT3 4HN
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Silent Chef Dorset, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shilvinghampton Farm Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Little Waddon Vineyard Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Ducks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Portesham Dairy Farm Campsite Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| South West Norse Ltd School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 May 2025 |
| Red Barn Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Portesham Village Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Silent Chef Dorset
What is The Silent Chef Dorset's food hygiene rating?
The Silent Chef Dorset does not have a numeric food hygiene rating. Its current status is "Exempt".
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Silent Chef Dorset 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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