Man O War Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Man O War Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 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: Durdle Door Holiday Park, West Lulworth, BH20 5PU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Man O War Bar among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Man O War Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Man O War 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 Man O War Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetnole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Durdle Door Ice Cream Kiosk Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Durdle Door Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Newlands Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Salway Ash Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| The Shave Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Tow Bar and Restaurant @ Newlands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Wriggles Farm Produce Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Man O War Bar
What is Man O War Bar's food hygiene rating?
Man O War Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Man O War 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Man O War Bar last inspected?
Man O War Bar was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 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 Man O War Bar?
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 Man O War Bar compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Man O War Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Man O War 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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