The Countryman

East Knighton

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 25 September 2025 by Dorset.

What does this rating mean?

The Countryman in East Knighton 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?

The Countryman Inn,
East Knighton,
Dorset,
DT2 8LL

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

Who inspects The Countryman?

Food hygiene at The Countryman 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 Countryman

What is The Countryman’s food hygiene rating?

The Countryman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 September 2025.

When was The Countryman last inspected?

The Countryman was last inspected by Dorset on 25 September 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.