Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: Hardys Cottage, Higher Bockhampton, DT2 8QJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Very 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 Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe 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 Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Next Lay-By Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Kingston Maurward College School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Mûre Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Jean Waterman (Pine Lodge Tearoom) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Dorset Wild Venison Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dorset Falconry Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Everest-Dorchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Food Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe
What is Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe 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 Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe last inspected?
Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Under the Greenwood Tree Cafe 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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