Pol Pol food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Pol Pol holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: 6 Charles Street, Weymouth, DT4 7JG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Pol Pol 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% | ← Pol Pol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pol Pol 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 Pol Pol, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Calm Sea Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Alendale Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Acqua Beach Weymouth Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chilli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Beach House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Asda Express PFS Weymouth Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Pol Pol
What is Pol Pol's food hygiene rating?
Pol Pol has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Pol Pol 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pol Pol last inspected?
Pol Pol was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 Pol Pol?
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 Pol Pol compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Pol Pol is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Pol Pol 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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