Dinnington Docks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Dinnington Docks 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 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fosse Way, Hinton St George, TA17 8SX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Dinnington Docks among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Dinnington Docks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Dinnington Docks 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 Dinnington Docks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinton St George C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Our Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| The Lord Poulett Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Seavington Village Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Perrys Cider Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| ARK at Egwood CIC Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Dinnington Docks
What is Dinnington Docks's food hygiene rating?
Dinnington Docks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Dinnington Docks 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 Dinnington Docks last inspected?
Dinnington Docks was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dinnington Docks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dinnington Docks compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Dinnington Docks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Dinnington Docks 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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