Swallows Rest B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Swallows Rest B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Martleaves House 41 South Road, Weymouth, DT4 9NR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Swallows Rest B&B 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% | ← Swallows Rest B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swallows Rest B&B 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 Swallows Rest B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Fish & Chips Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Chesil Vista Holiday Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Crab House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| All Saints CoE Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Chestnuts Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Billy Winters Bar and Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Swallows Rest B&B
What is Swallows Rest B&B's food hygiene rating?
Swallows Rest B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 August 2024.
Is Swallows Rest B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swallows Rest B&B last inspected?
Swallows Rest B&B was last inspected on 30 August 2024, 22 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 Swallows Rest B&B?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swallows Rest B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Swallows Rest B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Swallows Rest B&B 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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