Knapp Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dorset
Knapp 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: The Knapp Inn 23 Clay Lane, Beaminster, DT8 3BU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Knapp 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% | ← Knapp 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 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 Knapp 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 Knapp Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Grillers Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 November 2016 |
| Speckets Knapp Lamb Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Autism Wessex Caring Premises | 141 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hogshill Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Fungimental Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Beaminster Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| From the Hob Other catering premises | 336 yards away | Exempt | |
| Beaminster St Marys Academy School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Knapp Inn
What is Knapp Inn's food hygiene rating?
Knapp Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Knapp 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 Knapp Inn last inspected?
Knapp Inn was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Knapp Inn?
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 Knapp Inn compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Knapp Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Knapp 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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