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Food Hygiene Rating for The Poet Laureate

The Poet Laureate is a pub.

The Poet Laureate is located in the town of Dorchester.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 21 May 2026DT1 3GWfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Poet Laureate
Very Good

Location

Address

5 Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorset

Poundbury DORCHESTER DT1

Local authority

dorset

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
21 May 2026
FHRS ID
1471311
Business type
Other Catering Premises
Business name
The Poet Laureate
Address
5 Pummery Square, Poundbury, Dorset
Responsible local authority
dorset
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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