Food Safety in Dorchester West
239 establishments rated · 96.65% with 5 stars
Dorchester West is one of two railway stations that serve the town of Dorchester in Dorset, England, the other being Dorchester South. It is managed by Great Western Railway, which also operates all services that stop here. The station is located on the Heart of Wessex Line between Castle Cary and Weymouth, at the southern end of a single track section from Maiden Newton. It is sited 161.63 mi (260.12 km) from London Paddington, via Swindon and Westbury. The line becomes double at the station and remains so to just before nearby Dorchester Junction, where the line joins the South West Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth.
Dorchester West (DT1) is home to 239 rated food establishments in the Dorset area of Dorset. An impressive 96.65% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Dorchester West vs Dorset Average
% of establishments with given rating · Dorset average across 3,577 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Dorchester West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE BLUE RADDLE Pub/bar/nightclub · DT1 1JN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Sept 2025 |
| 2 | AB Dorset Catering Retailers - other · DT1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Little Fresh Costcutter Retailers - other · DT1 2JY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 4 | Taste Cafe Dorset Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DT1 1XA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Dorchester Trinity Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub · DT1 1TT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 6 | The Casterbridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · DT1 1HU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DT1 1GY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| 8 | LEONARD CHESHIRE HOMES Caring Premises · DT1 2ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Apr 2022 |
| 9 | CREAMS CAFE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DT1 1GS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Sept 2025 |
| 10 | Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DT1 1DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Jul 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Dorchester West
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
THE OLD TEA HOUSE DT1 1UT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 Mar 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO