Food Hygiene Ratings in Dorset

5,054 establishments

Dorset food businesses rated by the Food Standards Agency. Retail is the most common business type. See every rated business in Dorset on a map, free on the App Store.

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Rating Distribution

Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (England, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Very Good 3,860 (76.4%)
Good 142 (2.8%)
Generally Satisfactory 35 (0.7%)
Improvement Necessary 5 (0.1%)
Major Improvement Necessary 4 (0.1%)
Awaiting Inspection 69 (1.4%)
Exempt 939 (18.6%)

Average Scores

Average hygiene, structural, and management scores from FSA inspections.

Hygiene
Good
Structural
Good
Confidence in Management
Good

Based on 4,042 FHRS establishments with complete score data

Inspection Activity

How long ago food businesses in Dorset were last inspected by the FSA. Higher numbers mean inspections are less frequent.

2.2 years average time since last inspection
12.4 years longest gap without a new inspection
1.4% of businesses awaiting inspection

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