Salt & Pepper Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Salt & Pepper Club 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: Bere Regis Scout Headquarters Elder Road, Bere Regis, BH20 7NA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Salt & Pepper Club 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% | ← Salt & Pepper Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Salt & Pepper Club 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 Salt & Pepper Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Mill B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2018 |
| Nisa Local, Bere Regis Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2026 |
| Dorset Rose Manufacturers/packers | 369 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Drax Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bere Regis Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Pop in Place Community Support Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Salt & Pepper Club
What is Salt & Pepper Club's food hygiene rating?
Salt & Pepper Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Salt & Pepper Club 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 Salt & Pepper Club last inspected?
Salt & Pepper Club was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Salt & Pepper Club?
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 Salt & Pepper Club compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Salt & Pepper Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Salt & Pepper Club 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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