Dorset and New Forest Food Hygiene Ratings

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Businesses across Dorset and the New Forest have received their food hygiene ratings, with 33 establishments achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating. Environmental health officers have been visiting businesses to assess their cleanliness, food safety management procedures, and food handling practices, according to guidelines set by the Food Standards Agency.

The highest-rated businesses include Fuku House Japanese Cuisine, Dorset Cheese & Charcuterie, and Gigabites Retro Diner, all of which were rated 5 in June 2025. Other businesses that received perfect scores include Patita Gourmet, Quay Cafe, and The Prom Cafe.

Key Takeaways:

  • 33 businesses in Dorset and the New Forest received a perfect 5 out of 5 rating for food hygiene.
  • The highest-rated businesses were Fuku House Japanese Cuisine, Dorset Cheese & Charcuterie, and Gigabites Retro Diner, all rated 5 in June 2025.
  • Businesses that received perfect scores also include Patita Gourmet, Quay Cafe, and The Prom Cafe.
  • The Food Standards Agency sets guidelines for environmental health officers to assess cleanliness, food safety management procedures, and food handling practices.
  • Businesses may have been reinspected since the initial assessment, which will be reflected in the next round-up.

Statistics:

  • 33 businesses received a perfect 5 out of 5 rating for food hygiene.
  • 149 businesses in Dorset and the New Forest were assessed by environmental health officers.
  • 71 businesses received a score of 4 out of 5, 20 businesses received a score of 3 out of 5, 5 businesses received a score of 2 out of 5, and 4 businesses received a score of 1 out of 5.
  • 20 businesses received a lower score than in previous inspections.
  • 11 businesses have been levelled down.

Sources:

  • Byline: Deb Gayen
  • "Food Hygiene Ratings for Dorset and New Forest Businesses Revealed" (newspaper article, date not specified)
  • "Food Standards Agency Guidelines for Food Hygiene Ratings" (online resource)
  • List of businesses with their food hygiene ratings (provided in the original text)