Sturminster Newton has 47 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 5.0 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 98% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 9 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Sturminster Newton.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–47 of 47 establishments
There are currently 47 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sturminster Newton, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sturminster Newton, the average hygiene rating is 5.0/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 98% of rated businesses in Sturminster Newton hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sturminster Newton 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 Sturminster Newton was last updated on 15 May 2026.