The Spice Ship food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Spice Ship 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: 226 Preston Road, Weymouth, DT3 6BJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Spice Ship 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 Spice Ship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Spice Ship 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 The Spice Ship, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King at Weymouth Bay Holiday Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cooks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Haven Seaview Holiday Park Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Eweleaze Farm Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Wessex Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Harvester Spyglass Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about The Spice Ship
What is The Spice Ship's food hygiene rating?
The Spice Ship has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Spice Ship 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 Spice Ship last inspected?
The Spice Ship was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 The Spice Ship?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Spice Ship compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Spice Ship is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Spice Ship 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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