Portland Outdoor Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Portland Outdoor Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Portland Outdoor Centre Castletown, Portland, DT5 1BD
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Portland Outdoor Centre sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Portland Outdoor Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Portland Outdoor Centre 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 Portland Outdoor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Allys Hot Food Van Mobile caterer | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Catering Energy Ltd – Bibby Stockholm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Hannah's Kitchen Mobile caterer | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bee’s Knees Bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Hand Picked Shellfish Company Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ks Sweet Sanctuary Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bubbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about Portland Outdoor Centre
What is Portland Outdoor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Portland Outdoor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Portland Outdoor Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portland Outdoor Centre last inspected?
Portland Outdoor Centre was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Portland Outdoor Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Portland Outdoor Centre compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Portland Outdoor Centre holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Portland Outdoor Centre 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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