The Strawberry Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Strawberry Tree 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 17 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: Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Strawberry Tree 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% | ← The Strawberry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat at Millside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Millside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Lyme's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bubble & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Frank and Beans Gelateria Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Sandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Creperie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lilac Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about The Strawberry Tree
What is The Strawberry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Strawberry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree last inspected?
The Strawberry Tree was last inspected on 17 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 The Strawberry Tree?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Strawberry Tree compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Strawberry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Strawberry Tree 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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