The Old School House Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Old School House Cafe 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
The rating dates from 16 August 2024, 22 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: Lyme Regis Club For Young People Church Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Old School House Cafe 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 Old School House Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old School House Cafe 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 Old School House Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bubble & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Frank and Beans Gelateria Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Sandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Eat at Millside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old School House Cafe
What is The Old School House Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old School House Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 16 August 2024.
Is The Old School House Cafe 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 Old School House Cafe last inspected?
The Old School House Cafe was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 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 Old School House Cafe?
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 Old School House Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old School House Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Old School House Cafe 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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