Lookout Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Lookout Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 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: The Kiosk Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth, DT3 6PL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lookout Cafe 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% | ← Lookout Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Lookout Cafe 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 Lookout Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Oasis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Wessex Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bosworth Retirement Home Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Burger King at Weymouth Bay Holiday Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cooks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Lookout Cafe
What is Lookout Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lookout Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Lookout Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lookout Cafe last inspected?
Lookout Cafe was last inspected on 14 May 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 Lookout Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lookout Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lookout Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lookout Cafe 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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