The Crows Nest Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Crows Nest Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: The Crows Nest 11 Ulwell Road, Swanage, BH19 1LE
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crows Nest Inn sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← The Crows Nest Inn | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Crows Nest Inn 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 Crows Nest Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Joseph Allnatt Centres Ltd School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Glenlee Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Clifftop Care Home Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Santa Fe Fun Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Avon House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about The Crows Nest Inn
What is The Crows Nest Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crows Nest Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Crows Nest Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crows Nest Inn last inspected?
The Crows Nest Inn was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 Crows Nest Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crows Nest Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while The Crows Nest Inn holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Crows Nest Inn 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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