Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: Dsk1 Dual Servery Kiosk Opposite 62 - 63 The Esplanade, Weymouth
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade 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% | ← Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade 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 Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Belle's Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cheekys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Cor Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bella's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Chapter 1 Hotels Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Barberista UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
Questions about Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade
What is Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade's food hygiene rating?
Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade 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 Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade last inspected?
Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade?
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 Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade 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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Statue Kiosk Opposite 61 The Esplanade is one of 655 rated food businesses in Weymouth. See every hygiene rating in Weymouth →
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