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Dorset and New Forest Food Hygiene Ratings: Many Businesses Earn Top 5 Scores

The latest inspections rate local premises under the Food Standards Agency's five-to-zero scheme, with scores subject to change on reinspection.

Overview

  • Dorset Echo and Bournemouth Echo published the newest local food hygiene results on December 6 following a fortnight of inspections.
  • Environmental health officers evaluated premises against Food Standards Agency rules covering cleanliness, food safety management and hygienic handling.
  • Ratings are issued on a five-to-zero scale, with higher scores indicating better compliance.
  • Dorset venues receiving 5 included Beaminster Community Larder, Bridport Kebab House, Costa Coffee on New Bond Street and Domino's Pizza on King Street.
  • New Forest sites earning 5 included Alexander Fish and Chips in Pennington, Calshot Cafe, the Co-Op in Bransgore and Hotel Chocolat in Ringwood, with future round-ups to reflect any changes after reinspections.