King Charles Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
King Charles Tavern 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 20 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 114 St Andrews Road, Bridport, DT6 3BL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts King Charles Tavern 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% | ← King Charles Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 King Charles Tavern 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 King Charles Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Primary School School/college/university | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Coneygar Lodge Caring Premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Rachael's Mobile caterer | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| LMP Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Mega Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| K Yuen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2018 |
| Rawles Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about King Charles Tavern
What is King Charles Tavern's food hygiene rating?
King Charles Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 20 March 2019.
Is King Charles Tavern 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 King Charles Tavern last inspected?
King Charles Tavern was last inspected on 20 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 King Charles Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Charles Tavern compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and King Charles Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects King Charles Tavern 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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