The Pickled Pear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Pickled Pear 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 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 Gordon Row, Weymouth, DT4 8LL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Pickled Pear 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% | ← The Pickled Pear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pickled Pear 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 Pickled Pear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 88 Rodwell Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| By the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Brewers Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Pickled Pear
What is The Pickled Pear's food hygiene rating?
The Pickled Pear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 18 March 2025.
Is The Pickled Pear 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 The Pickled Pear last inspected?
The Pickled Pear was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 The Pickled Pear?
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 The Pickled Pear compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Pickled Pear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Pickled Pear 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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