Loopy-Lou's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Loopy-Lou's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 23 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: 7 Pomeroy Buildings Grove Trading Estate, Dorchester, DT1 1ST
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Loopy-Lou's 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% | ← Loopy-Lou's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Loopy-Lou's 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 Loopy-Lou's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curiosity Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Dorset Army Cadets - Captain Dutracy Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| A35 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Dorset County Hospital Ward Kitchens Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Colliton Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Eat Pizza Dorchester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Loopy-Lou's
What is Loopy-Lou's's food hygiene rating?
Loopy-Lou's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Loopy-Lou's 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loopy-Lou's last inspected?
Loopy-Lou's was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 23 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 Loopy-Lou's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loopy-Lou's compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Loopy-Lou's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Loopy-Lou's 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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