Alendale Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Alendale Guesthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 May 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: 4 Waterloo Place, Weymouth, DT4 7NX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Alendale Guesthouse 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% | ← Alendale Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Alendale Guesthouse 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 Alendale Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Calm Sea Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Crofton Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Acqua Beach Weymouth Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Chilli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Weymouth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Care Dorset Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Alendale Guesthouse
What is Alendale Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Alendale Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 May 2019.
Is Alendale Guesthouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alendale Guesthouse last inspected?
Alendale Guesthouse was last inspected on 30 May 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 Alendale Guesthouse?
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 Alendale Guesthouse compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Alendale Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Alendale Guesthouse 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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