Food hygiene ratings in Dorset
5,162 food businesses are registered with Dorset (South West); the average hygiene rating is 4.94. Latest inspection published 4 September 2026.
Ratings
53,846 (74.5%)
4141 (2.7%)
335 (0.7%)
27 (0.1%)
13 (0.1%)
Exempt946 (18.3%)
Awaiting184 (3.6%)
Types of business
- Retailers - other · 999 · average 5.0
- Other catering premises · 968 · average 5.0
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 946 · average 4.9
- Mobile caterer · 433 · average 5.0
- Pub/bar/nightclub · 424 · average 4.9
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 381 · average 4.9
- Takeaway/sandwich shop · 312 · average 4.9
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises · 243 · average 5.0
- School/college/university · 229 · average 5.0
- Manufacturers/packers · 89 · average 4.9
- Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 68 · average 5.0
- Farmers/growers · 47 · average 4.9
- Distributors/Transporters · 14 · average 5.0
- Importers/Exporters · 9 · average 5.0
Lowest ratings
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic HallMasonic Hall Marshall Row, Swanage, Dorset BH19 2AF | Other catering premises | 2 | 20/07/2026 |
| Proper Naughty Burger6C King Street, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 | 14/05/2026 |
| The Bridport Dagger17 East Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3JZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 | 12/05/2026 |
| Nellie Crumb17 South Street, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 | 29/01/2026 |
| HarrysUnit C12 Admiralty Park Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset BH16 6HX | Mobile caterer | 2 | 10/12/2025 |
| Kings Arms2 Front Street, Portesham, Dorset DT3 4ET | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 | 02/05/2025 |
| Rudds of LulworthBishops Cottage Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 | 18/03/2025 |
| The Old Tea House44 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 | 04/03/2025 |
| John Peel Cafe52 High Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 | 19/11/2024 |
| Maharaja39 East Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 | 12/08/2021 |
Latest inspections
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bere Regis Village Hall96 North Street, Bere Regis, Dorset BH20 7LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 04/09/2026 |
| Weyco @ Bere Regis Primary & Pre-schoolBere Regis Primary School Southbrook, Bere Regis, Dorset BH20 7DB | School/college/university | 5 | 04/09/2026 |
| The Rose and CrownRose And Crown, Longburton, Dorset DT9 5PD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 | 03/09/2026 |
| Sir John Colfox SchoolSir John Colfox School Ridgeway, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3DT | Other catering premises | 5 | 03/09/2026 |
| Bridport Community HospitalBridport Community Hospital Hospital Lane, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 5 | 03/09/2026 |
| The Famous Old Spa229 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 5EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 03/09/2026 |
| Holbrook CycleworksNew House Farm Cole Street Lane, East Stour, Dorset SP8 5JQ | Other catering premises | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Spar Gordon Road WimborneLeigh Park Stores 5 Gordon Road, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 2AP | Retailers - other | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Ray Ray's Diner3 High Street, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1JQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Pip's of Gill2A Stone House High Street, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| St James' Park Care HomeSt James Park Nursing Home Higher Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3EU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Rise BakeryUnit 1c Gore Cross Business Park Corbin Way, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3UX | Other catering premises | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Fingle BridgeFingle Bridge Duck Street, Wool, Dorset BH20 6DE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| Aleksandra’s Chocolate Café47 East Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 02/09/2026 |
| No 34 Victoria Avenue34 Victoria Avenue, Swanage BH19 1AP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 | 01/09/2026 |
| Spar WestMoors145 - 147 Station Road, West Moors, Dorset BH22 0HT | Retailers - other | 5 | 01/09/2026 |
| FletchersThe Park Hotel Grange Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 01/09/2026 |
| Trafalgar Care HomeTrafalgar Care Home 207 - 209 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 5 | 01/09/2026 |
| Soul FoodBethany Hall Westham Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 27/08/2026 |
| Studland Bay HouseStudland Bay House Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset BH19 3AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 27/08/2026 |
| Friar Waddon Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| Beach & BadgerMorcombelake, Bridport DT6 6DY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| The White Lion1 West Allington, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5BJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| Leandos Pizzas | Mobile caterer | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| Goose & Badger Cafe and Bar35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| Greyhound InnGreyhound Inn Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7EB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 | 26/08/2026 |
| tasty bakes bakeryUnit 2 Forest Close, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, Dorset BH31 6DE | Retailers - other | 5 | 25/08/2026 |
| Portland Bake’n’Bites13 Easton Shopping Centre Easton Square, Portland, Dorset DT5 1EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 | 25/08/2026 |
| Granny Gordon's Homemade | Other catering premises | 5 | 25/08/2026 |
| Fray's Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 | 25/08/2026 |
Postcode districts
Council website: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk