The Boat Shed food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
The Boat Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 4 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: Boat Shed Cafe Main Road, West Lulworth, BH20 5RQ
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How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Boat Shed among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← The Boat Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 The Boat Shed 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 The Boat Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Jake's @ Lulworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Lulworth Cove Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Lulworth Cove Kiosk Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Dolls House Sweet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Saltwater Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Rudds of Lulworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 March 2025 |
| Lulworth Ice Cream Parlour Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Boat Shed
What is The Boat Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Boat Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Boat Shed 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat Shed last inspected?
The Boat Shed was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 4 months 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 The Boat Shed?
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 The Boat Shed compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Boat Shed 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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