Potens Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Potens Ltd 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 12 September 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: 73 Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EP
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Potens Ltd 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% | ← Potens Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Potens Ltd 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 Potens Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crecy Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| At The Helm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Birch House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cherries Childrens Home Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bay House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Potens Ltd
What is Potens Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Potens Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 12 September 2018.
Is Potens Ltd 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 Potens Ltd last inspected?
Potens Ltd was last inspected on 12 September 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 Potens Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potens Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Potens Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Potens Ltd 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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