The Seaweed People food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Seaweed People 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 7 Edwards Tower Building St Michaels Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 3RR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Seaweed People 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% | ← The Seaweed People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Seaweed People 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 Seaweed People, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Brick Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bridport Youth and Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bridport Community Kitchen Other catering premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Kernow Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| EJs Mobile caterer | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
| Bridport Art Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Cafe Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Electric Palace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
Questions about The Seaweed People
What is The Seaweed People's food hygiene rating?
The Seaweed People has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 January 2024.
Is The Seaweed People 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 The Seaweed People last inspected?
The Seaweed People was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Seaweed People?
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 The Seaweed People compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Seaweed People is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Seaweed People 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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