Chapter 1 Hotels food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Chapter 1 Hotels 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 3 July 2023, more than 3 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: 68 The Esplanade, Weymouth, DT4 7AA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chapter 1 Hotels 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% | ← Chapter 1 Hotels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chapter 1 Hotels 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 Chapter 1 Hotels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle's Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| A&J Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Blue Sky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cobwebs Internet Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Cheekys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Celestial Catering @ Massonic Hall Weymouth Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cor Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Chapter 1 Hotels
What is Chapter 1 Hotels's food hygiene rating?
Chapter 1 Hotels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 July 2023.
Is Chapter 1 Hotels 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 Chapter 1 Hotels last inspected?
Chapter 1 Hotels was last inspected on 3 July 2023, more than 3 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 Chapter 1 Hotels?
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 Chapter 1 Hotels compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chapter 1 Hotels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chapter 1 Hotels 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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