Sins Catering food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Sins Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 April 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 1 St Andrews Trading Estate Shoe Lane, Bridport, DT6 3EX
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Sins Catering sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Sins Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sins Catering 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 Sins Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benmaster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2020 |
| Rachael's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Normans Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Mega Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| King Charles Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| Bridport Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Coneygar Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Sins Catering
What is Sins Catering's food hygiene rating?
Sins Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 28 April 2023.
Is Sins Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sins Catering last inspected?
Sins Catering was last inspected on 28 April 2023, more than 3 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 Sins Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sins Catering compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Sins Catering holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sins Catering 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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