Dorset Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Dorset Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 August 2020, more than 5 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: Dorset Lodge, 10 Suffolk Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5SX
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Dorset Lodge sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Dorset Lodge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dorset Lodge 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 Dorset Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Hand Coffee Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
| Best One Poole Hill Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2017 |
| 99 Perk Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| ANJ Off Licence Limited Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| 3F Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Applewood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
Questions about Dorset Lodge
What is Dorset Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Dorset Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 11 August 2020.
Is Dorset Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dorset Lodge last inspected?
Dorset Lodge was last inspected on 11 August 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dorset Lodge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dorset Lodge compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Dorset Lodge holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Dorset Lodge 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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