Clay Pipe Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Clay Pipe Inn 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: Clay Pipe Inn Organford Road, Holton Heath, BH16 6JY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Clay Pipe Inn 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% | ← Clay Pipe Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clay Pipe Inn 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 Clay Pipe Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse Other catering premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Fish & Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Sandford Park Supermarket Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Scoops Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Holton Heath Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Chococo Retail & Wholesale Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Farmer Palmers Farm Park Eateries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dozzers Smokehouse & Grill Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Clay Pipe Inn
What is Clay Pipe Inn's food hygiene rating?
Clay Pipe Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Clay Pipe Inn 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 Clay Pipe Inn last inspected?
Clay Pipe Inn was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Clay Pipe Inn?
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 Clay Pipe Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Clay Pipe Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Clay Pipe Inn 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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