The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 - 10 Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar 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 Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar 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 Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Bubble & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Frank and Beans Gelateria Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Sandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bell Cliff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Mulberry Manor Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Red Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar
What is The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar last inspected?
The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar 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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