Deli on the Square food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Deli on the Square holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 9 February 2017, more than 9 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: 9 The Square, Beaminster, DT8 3AW
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Deli on the Square 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% | ← Deli on the Square | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Deli on the Square 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 Deli on the Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Brassica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Brassica Mercantile Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cilla and Camilla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Nick Tett Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Beaminster Community Fridge Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Deli on the Square
What is Deli on the Square's food hygiene rating?
Deli on the Square has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 9 February 2017.
Is Deli on the Square 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deli on the Square last inspected?
Deli on the Square was last inspected on 9 February 2017, more than 9 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 Deli on the Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deli on the Square compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Deli on the Square holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Deli on the Square 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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Deli on the Square is one of 39 rated food businesses in Beaminster. See every hygiene rating in Beaminster →
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