Avon House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Avon House 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 17 December 2018, more than 7 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: 23 Burlington Road, Swanage, BH19 1LT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Avon House 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% | ← Avon House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avon House 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 Avon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifftop Care Home Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Grand Hotel (Swanage) Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Ballard Down Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Joseph Allnatt Centres Ltd School/college/university | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Gainsborough Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Beach Gardens Pavilion Ice Cream Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Ocean Bay Watersports Beach Kiosk Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Glenlee Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Avon House
What is Avon House's food hygiene rating?
Avon House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 December 2018.
Is Avon House 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 Avon House last inspected?
Avon House was last inspected on 17 December 2018, more than 7 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 Avon House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avon House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Avon House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Avon House 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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