The Pilot Boat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Pilot Boat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: 1 Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Pilot Boat 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 Pilot Boat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Pilot Boat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyme Bay Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Mermaid Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Bubble & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Frank and Beans Gelateria Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Sandro's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bell Cliff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Mulberry Manor Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about The Pilot Boat
What is The Pilot Boat's food hygiene rating?
The Pilot Boat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Pilot Boat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pilot Boat last inspected?
The Pilot Boat was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
How does The Pilot Boat compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Pilot Boat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Pilot Boat 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Pilot Boat is one of 117 rated food businesses in Lyme Regis. See every hygiene rating in Lyme Regis →
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