Food Hygiene Ratings in Dorchester
Browse 240 food establishments inspected by the Food Standards Agency in Dorchester
Food Hygiene Map of Dorchester
Total Establishments
240
Average Rating
4.9 / 5
5-Star Rated
95.1%
174 establishments
0-2 Star Rated
0.5%
1 establishments
Food Hygiene in Dorchester
With a population of 16,879, Dorchester has roughly one food business for every 70 residents. Food businesses in Dorchester average 4.9/5, scoring higher than the national 4.6. The highest-scoring category is retailers at 5/5, with supermarkets at the bottom with 4.6/5.
Worst RatedBest RatedRestaurants/Cafes/Canteens(79)Retailer(57)Takeaway/Sandwich Shops(22)Care Home(22)
Rating Distribution
Nearby Cities
| City | Rating | 5★ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | 4.9 | 95.1% | 240 |
| Dorset | 5.0 | 96.5% | 680 |
| Weymouth | 4.9 | 95.3% | 659 |
| Portland | 4.9 | 95.5% | 133 |
| Bridport | 4.9 | 93% | 180 |
| Blandford Forum | 4.9 | 95.7% | 116 |
Establishments in Dorchester(183 total)
SAN TELMO
2 High Street Fordington, DT1 1JZ
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 7 Jan 2025
Santos & Co Ltd
1 Dray Horse Yard, DT1 1GS
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 20 May 2025
4.7 (111 reviews)
RestaurantSeventh Seal
14 Pope Street, DT1 1GW
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 19 May 2025
4.9 (272 reviews)
Barber shopSeventy Four
Unit 5b Antelope Walk, DT1 1BE
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 5 Jun 2025
5.0 (13 reviews)
RestaurantShell Forecourt Shop
29B London Road, DT1 1NF
Retailer
Inspected 11 Dec 2024
4.2 (78 reviews)
Gas stationShire Hall Cafe
Shire Hall High West Street, DT1 1UY
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 2 Jul 2025
4.6 (74 reviews)
CafeSIGNATURE CARE HOME
2 Maumbury Gardens, DT1 1GR
Care Home
Inspected 1 Apr 2025
4.4 (5 reviews)
Nursing homeSleeping Bear Hotels
32 High West Street, DT1 1UP
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 1 Oct 2024
4.4 (389 reviews)
HotelSNAPPY TOMATO PIZZA
5 The Forum Centre Trinity Street, DT1 1TT
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 7 Apr 2025
4.4 (146 reviews)
Pizza deliverySOMERLEIGH COURT NURSING HOME
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home Somerleigh Road, DT1 1AQ
Care Home
Inspected 25 Oct 2024
4.6 (16 reviews)
Retirement communitySPAR
Loders Dorchester The Grove, DT1 1XU
Retailer
Inspected 6 Jan 2026
Srinikasrii Limited t/a Premier Store
82A Mellstock Avenue, DT1 2BH
Retailer
Inspected 4 Dec 2024
4.8 (5 reviews)
Convenience storeSt Osmund's Middle School
St Osmunds Church Of England Middle School Barnes Way, DT1 2DZ
School & University
Inspected 14 Jan 2025
Staff Rest Room at Dorset Council’
County Hall Colliton Park, DT1 1XJ
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 11 Nov 2025
2.2 (67 reviews)
CouncilSubway
33A South Street, DT1 1DD
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 4 Feb 2025
3.9 (206 reviews)
Sandwich shopSUMMERTIME NURSERY
Thomas Hardye School Queens Avenue, DT1 2ET
Care Home
Inspected 15 Oct 2024
5.0 (1 review)
Nursery schoolSUNNINGHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Sunninghill Preparatory School South Walks Road, DT1 1EB
School & University
Inspected 4 Jun 2025
SUNNINGHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL LTD
Holy Trinity Parish Centre Culliford Road North
School & University
Inspected 15 Oct 2018
Private educational institutionTabby Terrace
Unit 3 To 4 Antelope Walk, DT1 1BE
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 6 Aug 2024
4.2 (88 reviews)
Cat cafeTaste Cafe Dorset Museum
66 High West Street, DT1 1XA
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 9 Jul 2025
4.6 (84 reviews)
Cafe