Seascape Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Seascape Bed & Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Seascape Winspit Road, Worth Matravers, BH19 3LW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Seascape Bed & Breakfast 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% | ← Seascape Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seascape Bed & Breakfast 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 Seascape Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Matravers Tea and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Worth My Travels Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Square and Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chiltern Lodge B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Rose Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Seascape Bed & Breakfast
What is Seascape Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Seascape Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 September 2023.
Is Seascape Bed & Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seascape Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Seascape Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 5 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Seascape Bed & Breakfast?
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 Seascape Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Seascape Bed & Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Seascape Bed & Breakfast 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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