Springhead Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Springhead Pub 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
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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 Springhead Sutton Road, Sutton Poyntz, Weymouth, DT3 6LW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Springhead Pub 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% | ← Springhead Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Springhead Pub 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 Springhead Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Preston Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Burger King at Weymouth Bay Holiday Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cooks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Haven Seaview Holiday Park Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Eweleaze Farm Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Preston Pre-School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Springhead Pub
What is Springhead Pub's food hygiene rating?
Springhead Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Springhead Pub 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 Springhead Pub last inspected?
Springhead Pub was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Springhead Pub?
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 Springhead Pub compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Springhead Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Springhead Pub 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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