Cove House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Cove House Inn 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Cove House Inn Chiswell, Portland, DT5 1AW
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Cove House Inn 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% | ← Cove House Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cove House Inn 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 Cove House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Bluefish Café and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Mia’s Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Jurassic Aquatics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Bunk And Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Little Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Chesil Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Cove House Inn
What is Cove House Inn's food hygiene rating?
Cove House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Cove House Inn 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 Cove House Inn last inspected?
Cove House Inn was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 Cove House Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cove House Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Cove House Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Cove House Inn 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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