Lyme Bay Sandwich Co food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Lyme Bay Sandwich Co 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 16 Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lyme Bay Sandwich Co 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% | ← Lyme Bay Sandwich Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lyme Bay Sandwich Co 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 Lyme Bay Sandwich Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambina's Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Cobb Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Garret B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
| Harbour Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Harry’s / East View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Royal Standard Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Good Food Cafe - By The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Lyme Bay Sandwich Co
What is Lyme Bay Sandwich Co's food hygiene rating?
Lyme Bay Sandwich Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Lyme Bay Sandwich Co 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 Lyme Bay Sandwich Co last inspected?
Lyme Bay Sandwich Co was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Lyme Bay Sandwich Co?
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 Lyme Bay Sandwich Co compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lyme Bay Sandwich Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lyme Bay Sandwich Co 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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