📍 17 areas · 3,577 establishments
Food Safety in Dorset
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 5 April 2026
Dorset has 3,577 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 94.07% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.9
Average Rating
out of 5
94.07%
5-Star Rated
3,363 places
98.46%
4 or 5 Stars
0.17%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
53,363
94%
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159
3
44
2
5
1
6
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 9 establishments across Dorset. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Dorset
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillingham SP8 | 5 | 96.8% | 125 |
| 2 | Dorchester West DT1 | 5 | 96.65% | 239 |
| 3 | Hamworthy BH16 | 4.9 | 96.83% | 126 |
| 4 | Creekmoor BH18 | 4.9 | 93.44% | 61 |
| 5 | South East Purbeck BH19 | 4.9 | 90.68% | 236 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canford Cliffs BH13 | 4.8 | 88.71% | 1.61% |
| 2 | Hamworthy BH15 | 4.8 | 86% | 0.33% |
| 3 | Hamworthy BH16 | 4.9 | 96.83% | 0% |
| 4 | Creekmoor BH18 | 4.9 | 93.44% | 0% |
| 5 | South East Purbeck BH19 | 4.9 | 90.68% | 0% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Dorset
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Realms Gaming Lounge (AKA Realm Runner Studios) BH15 1HU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 8 Aug 2025 |
Fishkeb & Pappus Indian cuisine DT4 8LL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Dorset | 25 Jun 2025 |
CHICKENLAND AND PIZZA DT6 3QP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Dorset | 7 Feb 2025 |
Maharaja DT11 7DU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Dorset | 12 Aug 2021 |
KINGS ARMS DT3 4ET · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Dorset | 2 May 2025 |
Lazyjacks Bar and Restaurant BH13 7RD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 16 Jan 2026 |
All Areas in Dorset
Gillingham
SP8 · 125 rated
Dorchester West
DT1 · 239 rated
Hamworthy
BH16 · 126 rated
Creekmoor
BH18 · 61 rated
South East Purbeck
BH19 · 236 rated
West Purbeck
BH20 · 289 rated
Lytchett Matravers & Upton
BH21 · 340 rated
Ferndown North
BH22 · 173 rated
Bridport
DT6 · 298 rated
Bridport
DT7 · 107 rated
West Purbeck
DT11 · 269 rated
Dorchester West
DT2 · 270 rated
Chickerell
DT3 · 172 rated
Rodwell & Wyke
DT4 · 412 rated
Portland
DT5 · 98 rated
Canford Cliffs
BH13 · 62 rated
Hamworthy
BH15 · 300 rated
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