Dorchester (Dorset) has 266 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
99% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 96% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 33 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 42% of food businesses in Dorchester (Dorset).
10 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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There are currently 266 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Dorchester (Dorset), out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Dorchester (Dorset), the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 96% of rated businesses in Dorchester (Dorset) hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Dorchester (Dorset) are carried out by Dorset. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Dorchester (Dorset) was last updated on 13 May 2026.