Fernhill Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Fernhill Hotel 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 22 May 2024, more than 2 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: Fernhill Hotel Fernhill, Charmouth, DT6 6BX
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Fernhill Hotel 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% | ← Fernhill Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fernhill Hotel 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 Fernhill Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Ronda's Pizzeria Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Offshore Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bymead House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Lyme Regis Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| St Cuthberts B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2018 |
| Charmouth Central Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Charmouth Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Fernhill Hotel
What is Fernhill Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Fernhill Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Fernhill Hotel 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 Fernhill Hotel last inspected?
Fernhill Hotel was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 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 Fernhill Hotel?
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 Fernhill Hotel compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Fernhill Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Fernhill Hotel 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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