The New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The New 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 6 October 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: Former New Inn 35 Easton Street, Portland, DT5 1BS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The New 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% | ← The New 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 The New 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 The New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Stones Cafe Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Portland Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Medleys Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sugarloaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Vintage 7 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Flavour Of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The New Inn
What is The New Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 October 2017.
Is The New 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 The New Inn last inspected?
The New Inn was last inspected on 6 October 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 The New 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 The New Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The New Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The New 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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