Pack Horse Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Pack Horse Café 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Broomhill Farm West Bay Fields, Bridport, DT6 5LB
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Pack Horse Café 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% | ← Pack Horse Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pack Horse Café 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 Pack Horse Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Slow Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
| Bridport Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bredy House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Ivy House Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bridport Children's Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bridport Football Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Fish and Chips Kiosk 8 the Green Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Pack Horse Café
What is Pack Horse Café's food hygiene rating?
Pack Horse Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Pack Horse Café 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 Pack Horse Café last inspected?
Pack Horse Café was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Pack Horse Café?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pack Horse Café compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Pack Horse Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Pack Horse Café 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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