Bankes Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Bankes Arms Hotel 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: Bankes Arms Hotel was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bankes Arms Hotel Manor Road, Studland, BH19 3AU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Bankes Arms Hotel 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% | ← Bankes Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bankes Arms Hotel 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 Bankes Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2019 |
| Manor Farm Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Longmead Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Fore Adventure Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Glen House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Studland Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Studland Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Studland Bay House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Bankes Arms Hotel
What is Bankes Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Bankes Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Bankes Arms Hotel 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 Bankes Arms Hotel last inspected?
Bankes Arms Hotel was last inspected on 13 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 Bankes Arms Hotel?
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 Bankes Arms Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Bankes Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Bankes Arms Hotel 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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