Vernon Lodge B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Vernon Lodge B&B 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 6 February 2019, 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: Vernon Lodge 87 Kings Road West, Swanage, BH19 1HL
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Vernon Lodge B&B 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% | ← Vernon Lodge B&B | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Vernon Lodge 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 Vernon Lodge B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sea House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Buddies B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Court Hill Wines Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2017 |
| 3 Quarters B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Royal British Legion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Millbrook Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Rivendell Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
Questions about Vernon Lodge B&B
What is Vernon Lodge B&B's food hygiene rating?
Vernon Lodge B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 6 February 2019.
Is Vernon Lodge B&B 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 Vernon Lodge B&B last inspected?
Vernon Lodge B&B was last inspected on 6 February 2019, 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 Vernon Lodge B&B?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vernon Lodge B&B compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Vernon Lodge B&B holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Vernon Lodge 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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