Ocean Hay food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Ocean Hay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 7 Gordon Row, Weymouth, DT4 8LL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Ocean Hay among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Ocean Hay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 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 Ocean Hay 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 Ocean Hay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 88 Rodwell Avenue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2018 |
| Bepo Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| By the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Dario’s Kebab Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Brewers Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Ocean Hay
What is Ocean Hay's food hygiene rating?
Ocean Hay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Ocean Hay 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ocean Hay last inspected?
Ocean Hay was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Ocean Hay?
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 Ocean Hay compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Ocean Hay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Ocean Hay 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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