Mulberry Manor food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Mulberry Manor 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: 10 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mulberry Manor 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% | ← Mulberry Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mulberry Manor 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 Mulberry Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Cliff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Red Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Sandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Frank and Beans Gelateria Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Alcove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Alcove Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Milly's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Mulberry Manor
What is Mulberry Manor's food hygiene rating?
Mulberry Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Mulberry Manor 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 Mulberry Manor last inspected?
Mulberry Manor was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 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 Mulberry Manor?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mulberry Manor compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mulberry Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mulberry Manor 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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Mulberry Manor is one of 117 rated food businesses in Lyme Regis. See every hygiene rating in Lyme Regis →
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