SW Coast Refills food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
SW Coast Refills holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 29A St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts SW Coast Refills 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% | ← SW Coast Refills | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 SW Coast Refills 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 SW Coast Refills, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee 1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Chic Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Cineworld Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caffeine Weymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Barberista UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Bacaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about SW Coast Refills
What is SW Coast Refills's food hygiene rating?
SW Coast Refills has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 January 2026.
Is SW Coast Refills 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SW Coast Refills last inspected?
SW Coast Refills was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 SW Coast Refills?
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 SW Coast Refills compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and SW Coast Refills is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects SW Coast Refills 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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