Sourdoughwey food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Sourdoughwey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 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: 35 Lodge Way, Weymouth, DT4 9UU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sourdoughwey 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% | ← Sourdoughwey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sourdoughwey 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 Sourdoughwey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnuts Residential Home Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| All Saints CoE Academy School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Daniels Fish & Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Anning House - Care UK Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Chipmunks Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Codfathers Weymouth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Sourdoughwey
What is Sourdoughwey's food hygiene rating?
Sourdoughwey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 1 October 2020.
Is Sourdoughwey 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sourdoughwey last inspected?
Sourdoughwey was last inspected on 1 October 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 Sourdoughwey?
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 Sourdoughwey compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sourdoughwey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sourdoughwey 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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