Baps & Pitta food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Baps & Pitta 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 9 July 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: 50 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Baps & Pitta 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% | ← Baps & Pitta | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Baps & Pitta 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 Baps & Pitta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Coffee 1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bennetts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| AKA Smoke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Baps & Pitta
What is Baps & Pitta's food hygiene rating?
Baps & Pitta has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Baps & Pitta 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 Baps & Pitta last inspected?
Baps & Pitta was last inspected on 9 July 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 Baps & Pitta?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Baps & Pitta compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Baps & Pitta is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Baps & Pitta 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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