Food hygiene ratings in Dorset
Our data holds 5,147 food businesses in Dorset, rated between 2014-01-15 and 2026-08-24. 74.6% (3,841) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 10 (0.2%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Dorset 121st of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Dorset
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 3,841 | 74.6% |
| 4 (good) | 141 | 2.7% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 34 | 0.7% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 176 | 3.4% |
| Exempt | 945 | 18.4% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 996 | 64.7% |
| Other catering premises | 958 | 68.6% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 943 | 87.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 434 | 85.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 | 77.9% |
| Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 383 | 52% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 | 85.5% |
| Caring Premises | 243 | 77.4% |
Food businesses rated per month in Dorset
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Dorset
The 10 most recent of 10. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-20 | Other catering premises | BH19 2AF |
| Proper Naughty Burger | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | DT4 7BH |
| The Bridport Dagger | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | DT6 3JZ |
| Nellie Crumb | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-29 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BH20 4LR |
| Harrys | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-10 | Mobile caterer | BH16 6HX |
| KINGS ARMS | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-05-02 | Pub/bar/nightclub | DT3 4ET |
| Rudds of Lulworth | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BH20 5RQ |
| THE OLD TEA HOUSE | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-03-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | DT1 1UT |
| John Peel Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-11-19 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SP7 8AA |
| Maharaja | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2021-08-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | DT11 7DU |
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Questions about Dorset
How many food businesses in Dorset are rated 5 (very good)?
3,841 of 5,147 food businesses in Dorset (74.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-24.
Which food businesses in Dorset are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
10 food businesses in Dorset are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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