White Horse Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
White Horse Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2018, 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: White Horse Farm, Middlemarsh, DT9 5QN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts White Horse Farm 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% | ← White Horse Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 White Horse Farm 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 White Horse Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Higher Grange Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Lyons Gate Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Revels Fishery Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Round Chimneys Beef & Lamb Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2021 |
| Gaggle of Geese Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Future Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
| Himalayan Terrace at Minterne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about White Horse Farm
What is White Horse Farm's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 August 2018.
Is White Horse Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Horse Farm last inspected?
White Horse Farm was last inspected on 2 August 2018, 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 White Horse Farm?
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 White Horse Farm compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects White Horse Farm 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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