Fort View food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Fort View 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: Nothe Fort Barrack Road, Weymouth, DT4 8UF
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fort View 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% | ← Fort View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fort View 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 Fort View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaran House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Brewers Cove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Belmont Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| AKA Smoke House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Bonita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| By the Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Custom House Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Fort View
What is Fort View's food hygiene rating?
Fort View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Fort View 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 Fort View last inspected?
Fort View was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 Fort View?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fort View compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fort View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fort View 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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