Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Crown Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2024, 20 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: Flat Crown Inn 59 West Bay Road, Bridport
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Crown Inn 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% | ← Crown Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bradford's Bridport Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Fish and Chips Kiosk 8 the Green Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bredy House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| MFG Morrisons Bridport service station Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Bridport Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bridport Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Grow Slow Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2021 |
Questions about Crown Inn
What is Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Crown Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crown Inn last inspected?
Crown Inn was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Crown Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crown Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Crown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Crown Inn 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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