The Blue Vinny

Puddletown

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Blue Vinny scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 24 April 2025 by Dorset.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Blue Vinny, from July 2018 to April 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Blue Vinny.

Food hygiene rating history for The Blue Vinny
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 July 2018	5 / 5	Very good
24 April 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Blue Vinny in Puddletown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

12 The Moor,
Puddletown,
Dorset,
DT2 8TE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Blue Vinny. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Blue Vinny?

Food hygiene at The Blue Vinny is inspected by Dorset, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Blue Vinny

What is The Blue Vinny’s food hygiene rating?

The Blue Vinny has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 April 2025.

When was The Blue Vinny last inspected?

The Blue Vinny was last inspected by Dorset on 24 April 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.