Sowenna PW 506 food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Sowenna PW 506 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sowenna PW 506 was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Westcliff Road, Portland, DT5 2HW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sowenna PW 506 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% | ← Sowenna PW 506 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sowenna PW 506 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 Sowenna PW 506, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfathers (Weston) Ltd + Codfathers Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Just Sweets Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| Siena Co-operative Ltd Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| St George's Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Haylands Pre-School - The Static Huts Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Dragons Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Tesco Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Sowenna PW 506
What is Sowenna PW 506's food hygiene rating?
Sowenna PW 506 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Sowenna PW 506 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sowenna PW 506 last inspected?
Sowenna PW 506 was last inspected on 15 June 2026, a month 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 Sowenna PW 506?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sowenna PW 506 compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sowenna PW 506 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sowenna PW 506 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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