The Old George Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
The Old George Bed and Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 September 2023, more than 2 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: The Old George The Square, Broadwindsor, DT8 3QD
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Old George Bed and Breakfast 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 Old George Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old George Bed and Breakfast 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 Old George Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Broadwindsor Community Stores Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Broadwindsor CE VC Primary School School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Wobbly Cottage Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 January 2025 |
| Comrades Hall Other catering premises | 155 yards away | Exempt | |
| Broadwindsor House Caring Premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Wobbly Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
Questions about The Old George Bed and Breakfast
What is The Old George Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Old George Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 September 2023.
Is The Old George Bed and Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old George Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
The Old George Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 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 The Old George Bed and Breakfast?
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 Old George Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old George Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Old George Bed and Breakfast 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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