The Bridge House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
The Bridge House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 115 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Bridge House among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Bridge House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Bridge House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bridge House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Yuen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Rawles Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| George’s Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| LMP Catering Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Longs (Davies) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Chapel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Brassica Forno Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bridge House
What is The Bridge House's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 February 2025.
Is The Bridge House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridge House last inspected?
The Bridge House was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bridge House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridge House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridge House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Bridge House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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The Bridge House is one of 187 rated food businesses in Bridport. See every hygiene rating in Bridport →
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