The White Pepper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The White Pepper 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: 59 St Mary Street, Weymouth, DT4 8PP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The White Pepper 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 White Pepper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 White Pepper 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 White Pepper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baps & Pitta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Coffee 1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Chic Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about The White Pepper
What is The White Pepper's food hygiene rating?
The White Pepper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 May 2026.
Is The White Pepper 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 White Pepper last inspected?
The White Pepper was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 White Pepper?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Pepper compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The White Pepper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The White Pepper 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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