Sunny Bay House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Sunny Bay House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 20 July 2017, more than 8 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: 17 Cluny Crescent, Swanage, BH19 2BP
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunny Bay House sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Sunny Bay House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sunny Bay 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 Sunny Bay House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| H B Hibbs Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Rainbow Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Baked Iced and Sliced Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| La Trattoria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Gee Whites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Sunny Bay House
What is Sunny Bay House's food hygiene rating?
Sunny Bay House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 20 July 2017.
Is Sunny Bay House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunny Bay House last inspected?
Sunny Bay House was last inspected on 20 July 2017, more than 8 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 Sunny Bay House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunny Bay House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Sunny Bay House holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sunny Bay 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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Sunny Bay House is one of 167 rated food businesses in Swanage. See every hygiene rating in Swanage →
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