Mia’s Lounge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Mia’s Lounge 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 12 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: 191 Chiswell, Portland, DT5 1AP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Mia’s Lounge 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% | ← Mia’s Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mia’s Lounge 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 Mia’s Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allsorts Brackenbury School/college/university | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Portland Community Venue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Cove House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Ocean Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BnB-Side Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Co Op Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Salty Towers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Portland Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
Questions about Mia’s Lounge
What is Mia’s Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Mia’s Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Mia’s Lounge 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 Mia’s Lounge last inspected?
Mia’s Lounge was last inspected on 12 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 Mia’s Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mia’s Lounge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Mia’s Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Mia’s Lounge 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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