Coffee Gondola food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Coffee Gondola holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 January 2019, 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: Little Burton Farm, Leweston, DT9 6EW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Coffee Gondola 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% | ← Coffee Gondola | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coffee Gondola 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 Coffee Gondola, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leweston School School/college/university | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| The Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Bailey Ridge Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2018 |
| Future Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
| 4 Seasons @ Folke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Oxfords Bakery Ltd (Retail) Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Oxfords Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Coffee Gondola
What is Coffee Gondola's food hygiene rating?
Coffee Gondola has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 January 2019.
Is Coffee Gondola 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coffee Gondola last inspected?
Coffee Gondola was last inspected on 11 January 2019, 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 Coffee Gondola?
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 Coffee Gondola compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Coffee Gondola is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Coffee Gondola 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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