Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
THE DORSET KITCHEN food hygiene rating
THE DORSET KITCHEN
Goulds Of Dorchester 22 - 23 South Street
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DA Inspected 24 February 2026
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1DA Inspected 24 February 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 DORSET KITCHEN in Dorset currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 February 2026. THE DORSET KITCHEN is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Goulds Of Dorchester 22 - 23 South Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1DA.
- Business name
- THE DORSET KITCHEN
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 995531
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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
24 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very 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 DORSET KITCHEN.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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