The Clifton Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Clifton Hotel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 August 2018, 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: Clifton Court 50 Grove Road, Portland
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Clifton Hotel sits behind roughly 3,947 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ← The Clifton Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Clifton Hotel 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 Clifton Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckinchefs Mobile caterer | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| The Jailhouse Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Portland Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Medleys Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| White Stones Cafe Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2017 |
Questions about The Clifton Hotel
What is The Clifton Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Clifton Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dorset Council on 30 August 2018.
Is The Clifton Hotel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Clifton Hotel last inspected?
The Clifton Hotel was last inspected on 30 August 2018, 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 The Clifton Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Clifton Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while The Clifton Hotel holds a 3. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Clifton Hotel 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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