Food Safety in Dorchester West
253 establishments rated · 0% 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 253 rated food establishments in the Dorset area of Dorset. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Dorchester West vs Dorset Average
% of establishments with given rating · Dorset average across 5,288 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Dorchester West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KJ Jackets Mobile caterer · DT1 2AE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 2 | VK Groceries Ltd Retailers - other · DT1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Boos Toy Shop Other catering premises · DT1 3EN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Poundstretcher Retailers - other · DT1 1DL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 5 | FINCA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DT1 1UF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 6 | SIGNATURE CARE HOME Caring Premises · DT1 1GR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 7 | DORCHESTER TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Pub/bar/nightclub · DT1 2RY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 Sept 2024 |
| 8 | Bean on the Green One Other catering premises · DT1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 Jan 2020 |
| 9 | AB Dorset Catering Retailers - other · DT1 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Pastel Tuesdays Takeaway/sandwich shop · DT1 2LP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Jul 2026 |
⚠️ 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.
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