Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
Latest rating available
April Cottage food hygiene rating
April Cottage
April Cottage South Instow
Harmans Cross
Dorset
BH19 3DS Inspected 16 October 2025
Harmans Cross
Dorset
BH19 3DS Inspected 16 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Dorset
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
April Cottage in Dorset currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 16 October 2025. April Cottage is registered as a Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house and is located at April Cottage South Instow, Harmans Cross, Dorset, BH19 3DS.
- Business name
- April Cottage
- Business type
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 16 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 976813
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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
16 October 2025
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
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 April Cottage.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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