Potting Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Potting Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 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: The Potting Shed Princes Place Dorchester Road, Closworth, BA22 9RH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Potting Shed 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% | ← Potting Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Potting Shed 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 Potting Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abp Food Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hamish's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Liberty Farm Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clovermead Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Andrews Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bakerman Dan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hound House B and B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Potting Shed
What is Potting Shed's food hygiene rating?
Potting Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 16 May 2019.
Is Potting Shed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potting Shed last inspected?
Potting Shed was last inspected on 16 May 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 Potting Shed?
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 Potting Shed compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Potting Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Potting Shed 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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