Cafe Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Cafe Bean 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 41 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cafe Bean 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% | ← Cafe Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Bean 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 Cafe Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Art Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Electric Palace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
| Goose & Badger Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Dorshi at Bartholomews Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bridport Youth and Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bridport Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Bean
What is Cafe Bean's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Cafe Bean 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 Cafe Bean last inspected?
Cafe Bean was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Cafe Bean?
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 Cafe Bean compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cafe Bean 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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