Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Central Stores 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 February 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: 2 Maud Road, Dorchester, DT1 2LN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Central Stores 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% | ← Central Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aft'rs Mobile caterer | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Dorchester Bites also trading as Dorch Bites and Eat O'clock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Dorchester Drinks Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Case and Brewer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 February 2019.
Is Central Stores 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 Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 14 February 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 Central Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Central Stores compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Central Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Central Stores 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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Central Stores is one of 247 rated food businesses in Dorchester. See every hygiene rating in Dorchester →
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