Dakota Saloon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Somerset
Dakota Saloon 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 8 November 2024, 20 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: 51 Oxford Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1TN
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Dakota Saloon sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Dakota Saloon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Dakota Saloon 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 Dakota Saloon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afri Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| 4Seasons Take Away & Jichawock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| ASAGA Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Allstars Sports Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Burger Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Amazing Asia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bella Piatto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Dakota Saloon
What is Dakota Saloon's food hygiene rating?
Dakota Saloon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Dakota Saloon 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 Dakota Saloon last inspected?
Dakota Saloon was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dakota Saloon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dakota Saloon compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Dakota Saloon holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Dakota Saloon 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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