The Loft Weymouth food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Loft Weymouth 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 7 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 13 Custom House Quay, Weymouth
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Loft Weymouth 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 Loft Weymouth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Loft Weymouth 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 Loft Weymouth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKA Smoke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Brewers Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Baps & Pitta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| By the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aaran House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The Loft Weymouth
What is The Loft Weymouth's food hygiene rating?
The Loft Weymouth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 August 2020.
Is The Loft Weymouth 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 Loft Weymouth last inspected?
The Loft Weymouth was last inspected on 7 August 2020, more than 5 years 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 Loft Weymouth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Loft Weymouth compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Loft Weymouth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Loft Weymouth 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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