Portland Paella food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Dorset
Portland Paella 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
The rating dates from 22 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: Victoria Park Lerret Road, Portland
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Portland Paella 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% | ← Portland Paella | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Portland Paella 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 Portland Paella, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee’s Knees Bakes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Hand Picked Shellfish Company Distributors/Transporters | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Chesil Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Jurassic Aquatics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bunk And Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Little Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Hannah's Kitchen Mobile caterer | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Portland Paella
What is Portland Paella's food hygiene rating?
Portland Paella has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Portland Paella 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 Portland Paella last inspected?
Portland Paella was last inspected on 22 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 Portland Paella?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Portland Paella compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Portland Paella is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Portland Paella 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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