The Bank House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Bank House 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bank House The Street, Charmouth, DT6 6PU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Bank House 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 Bank House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bank House 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 Bank House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charmouth Fish Bar (Harveys) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pea & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Charmouth Stores Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Hensleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Charmouth Central Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Beachcomber Cafe Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about The Bank House
What is The Bank House's food hygiene rating?
The Bank House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Bank House 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 Bank House last inspected?
The Bank House was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Bank House?
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 Bank House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Bank House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Bank House 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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