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)
Temple of Refreshment
Kiosk Borough Gardens Albert Road, DT1 1SF
Retailer
Inspected 24 Apr 2025
TERRACE CAFE
Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue, DT1 2JY
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 4 Mar 2025
4.2 (5 reviews)
Coffee shopTesco Superstore
Tesco Stores Ltd Weymouth Avenue, DT1 2RY
Supermarket
Inspected 17 Oct 2025
3.8 (354 reviews)
THE BLUE RADDLE
8 Church Street, DT1 1JN
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 18 Sept 2025
4.5 (297 reviews)
GastropubThe Casterbridge Hotel
49 High East Street, DT1 1HU
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 27 Nov 2025
BuildingThe Corn Exchange - Café & Bar
Dorchester Town Hall High East Street, DT1 1HF
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 11 Jun 2025
The Cornish Bakery
7 Cornhill, DT1 1BA
Caterer
Inspected 9 Sept 2025
4.3 (320 reviews)
BakeryTHE CRUSTY COB
16 Maud Road, DT1 2LW
Retailer
Inspected 26 Mar 2025
4.4 (167 reviews)
BakeryTHE DORSET KITCHEN
Goulds Of Dorchester 22 - 23 South Street, DT1 1DA
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 9 Feb 2024
4.5 (10 reviews)
CafeThe Dorset Kitchen Farm Shop
The Dorset Kitchen 22 - 23 South Street, DT1 1DA
Retailer
Inspected 14 Aug 2025
THE FRIDGE
13 Tudor Arcade South Street, DT1 1BN
Retailer
Inspected 5 Sept 2024
4.7 (72 reviews)
DeliTHE KING AND THAI
35 Great Western Road, DT1 1UF
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 12 Nov 2024
4.8 (323 reviews)
Thai restaurantThe Kings Arms Hotel
30 High East Street, DT1 1HF
Hotel & B&B
Inspected 5 Nov 2025
4.6 (555 reviews)
HotelTHE ROYAL OAK
20 - 22 High West Street, DT1 1UW
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 4 Jun 2025
4.1 (2,073 reviews)
PubThe Secret Garden
19 South Street, DT1 1BS
Restaurant, Café & Canteen
Inspected 22 Jan 2026
4.5 (319 reviews)
Vegan restaurantThe Storehouse Church Lunch Club
3 Cambridge Road, DT1 2LR
Caterer
Inspected 30 Sept 2025
4.4 (10 reviews)
ChurchThe Sugar Shack
1 Trinity House Trinity Street, DT1 1TT
Retailer
Inspected 7 Jan 2026
5.0 (12 reviews)
Candy storeThe Sundorbon
5 Trinity Street, DT1 1TU
Takeaway & Sandwich Shop
Inspected 21 Nov 2024
The Sydney Arms
11 Bridport Road, DT1 2NG
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 8 Jan 2025
4.4 (269 reviews)
PubThe Victoria Hotel
33 Maud Road, DT1 2LP
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 20 Jun 2024
4.3 (104 reviews)
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