Primrose Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Primrose Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Primrose Lodge Residential Care Home 120 - 122 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Primrose Lodge 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% | ← Primrose Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Primrose Lodge 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 Primrose Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agincourt Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bay House Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Chutney's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Danmor Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bennett’s Fish & Chips @ The Regency Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| At The Helm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Primrose Lodge
What is Primrose Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Primrose Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Primrose Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primrose Lodge last inspected?
Primrose Lodge was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 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 Primrose Lodge?
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 Primrose Lodge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Primrose Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Primrose Lodge 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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