The Oak at Dewlish food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
The Oak at Dewlish holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Oak at Dewlish was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: The Oak At Dewlish, Dewlish, DT2 7ND
How this rating has changed
The Oak at Dewlish has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oak at Dewlish sits behind roughly 3,846 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,846 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ← The Oak at Dewlish | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oak at Dewlish 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 Oak at Dewlish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chetnole Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Durdle Door Ice Cream Kiosk Mobile caterer | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Durdle Door Stores Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Man O War Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Newlands Shop Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Salway Ash Primary School School/college/university | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Tow Bar and Restaurant @ Newlands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Wriggles Farm Produce Shop Retailers - other | 387 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Oak at Dewlish
What is The Oak at Dewlish's food hygiene rating?
The Oak at Dewlish has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 22 July 2026.
Is The Oak at Dewlish safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oak at Dewlish last inspected?
The Oak at Dewlish was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Oak at Dewlish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oak at Dewlish compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while The Oak at Dewlish holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Oak at Dewlish 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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Understanding this rating
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