The Dorset

Nottinghamshire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 18 February 2026 by Rushcliffe.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Dorset, from August 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Dorset
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 August 2021	5 / 5	Very good
18 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Dorset in Nottinghamshire 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?

Compton Acres,
West Bridgford,
Nottinghamshire,
NG2 7RS

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

Who inspects The Dorset?

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

Questions about The Dorset

What is The Dorset’s food hygiene rating?

The Dorset has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 February 2026.

When was The Dorset last inspected?

The Dorset was last inspected by Rushcliffe on 18 February 2026.

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.