The Old Boathouse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
The Old Boathouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2025, 13 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: The Old Boathouse Marine Parade, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Old Boathouse 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% | ← The Old Boathouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Old Boathouse 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 Old Boathouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Alcove Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Milly's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bell Cliff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Mulberry Manor Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Red Panda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| The Bagel Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Black Cow Saloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about The Old Boathouse
What is The Old Boathouse's food hygiene rating?
The Old Boathouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 June 2025.
Is The Old Boathouse 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Boathouse last inspected?
The Old Boathouse was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 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 Old Boathouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Boathouse compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Boathouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Old Boathouse 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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