Real Food Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Real Food Shop 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 14 November 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: Knapp Farm Wootton Lane, Wootton Fitzpaine
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Real Food Shop 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% | ← Real Food Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Real Food Shop 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 Real Food Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Oak Produce Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Louma Farm and Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Mary Durling Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Mary Durling Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Char Valley Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Whitchurch Canonicorum Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Whitchurch Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Charmouth Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Real Food Shop
What is Real Food Shop's food hygiene rating?
Real Food Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 November 2018.
Is Real Food Shop 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 Real Food Shop last inspected?
Real Food Shop was last inspected on 14 November 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 Real Food Shop?
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 Real Food Shop compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Real Food Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Real Food Shop 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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