Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Pickle Jar food hygiene rating
The Pickle Jar
Unit 1 43 South Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DQ Inspected 14 April 2026
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DQ Inspected 14 April 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Dorset
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Pickle Jar in Dorset currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 April 2026. The Pickle Jar is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Unit 1 43 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1DQ.
- Business name
- The Pickle Jar
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 April 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1922583
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 April 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Pickle Jar.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 April 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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