The Dining Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
The Dining Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 April 2019, 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: Foylebank Court Foylebank Way, Portland
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Dining Room 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% | ← The Dining Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Dining Room 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 Dining Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah's Kitchen Mobile caterer | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Portland Community Hospital Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
| Bee’s Knees Bakes Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Portland Paella Mobile caterer | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Chesil Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Ks Sweet Sanctuary Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Jurassic Aquatics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2023 |
| Portland Castle Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about The Dining Room
What is The Dining Room's food hygiene rating?
The Dining Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 8 April 2019.
Is The Dining Room 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dining Room last inspected?
The Dining Room was last inspected on 8 April 2019, 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 The Dining Room?
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 The Dining Room compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Dining Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Dining Room 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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