The Donkey Social food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Donkey Social 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
This is a fresh result: The Donkey Social was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 55 - 57 St Thomas Street, Weymouth, DT4 8EQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Donkey Social 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 Donkey Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Donkey Social 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 Donkey Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baps & Pitta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bennetts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Coffee 1 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Cineworld Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
Questions about The Donkey Social
What is The Donkey Social's food hygiene rating?
The Donkey Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Donkey Social 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 The Donkey Social last inspected?
The Donkey Social was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Donkey Social?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Donkey Social compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Donkey Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Donkey Social 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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