West Bay Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
West Bay Tea Rooms 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 6 September 2022, more than 3 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: Unit 2 Maritime House, West Bay, DT6 4GD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts West Bay Tea Rooms 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% | ← West Bay Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West Bay Tea Rooms 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 West Bay Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Custom Maid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Anchors Aweigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| By the Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Rise Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| J&J Wilson (Shops) Ltd Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about West Bay Tea Rooms
What is West Bay Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
West Bay Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 September 2022.
Is West Bay Tea Rooms 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 West Bay Tea Rooms last inspected?
West Bay Tea Rooms was last inspected on 6 September 2022, more than 3 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 West Bay Tea Rooms?
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 West Bay Tea Rooms compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and West Bay Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects West Bay Tea Rooms 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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