The Tin Cat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Tin Cat 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 21 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: 19 St. Edmund Street, Weymouth, DT4 8AR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Tin Cat 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 Tin Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Tin Cat 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 Tin Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baps & Pitta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Coffee 1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about The Tin Cat
What is The Tin Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Tin Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 November 2025.
Is The Tin Cat 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 Tin Cat last inspected?
The Tin Cat was last inspected on 21 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 The Tin Cat?
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 The Tin Cat compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Tin Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Tin Cat 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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