The Black Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Black Dog holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Black Dog was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: 3 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PB
How this rating has changed
The Black Dog was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Black Dog among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← The Black Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 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 Black Dog 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 Black Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cor Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Barberista UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Cheekys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Bacaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Celestial Catering @ Massonic Hall Weymouth Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Blue Sky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Black Dog
What is The Black Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Black Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 August 2026.
Is The Black Dog 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Dog last inspected?
The Black Dog was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Black Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Black Dog compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Black Dog 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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The Black Dog is one of 661 rated food businesses in Weymouth. See every hygiene rating in Weymouth →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,162 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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