The Famous Old Spa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Famous Old Spa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 September 2024, 22 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: 229 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Famous Old Spa 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% | ← The Famous Old Spa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Famous Old Spa 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 Famous Old Spa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay House Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| At The Helm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Agincourt Care Home Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Crecy Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Birch House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Famous Old Spa
What is The Famous Old Spa's food hygiene rating?
The Famous Old Spa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 September 2024.
Is The Famous Old Spa 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Famous Old Spa last inspected?
The Famous Old Spa was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 The Famous Old Spa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Famous Old Spa compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Famous Old Spa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Famous Old Spa 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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