Sea House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Sea House B&B 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 10 July 2017, more than 9 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: 7 Cecil Road, Swanage, BH19 1JJ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Sea House B&B 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% | ← Sea House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea House B&B 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 Sea House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote Residential Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Buddies B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Court Hill Wines Retailers - other | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
| 3 Quarters B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Royal British Legion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Millbrook Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Rivendell Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Sea House B&B
What is Sea House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Sea House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 July 2017.
Is Sea House B&B 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 Sea House B&B last inspected?
Sea House B&B was last inspected on 10 July 2017, more than 9 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 Sea House B&B?
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 Sea House B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Sea House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sea House B&B 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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