Shire House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dorset
Shire House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shire House was inspected on 13 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: Shire House Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3ES
How this rating has changed
Shire House was re-inspected on 13 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Shire House among the 3,846 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 | 3,846 | 95% | ← Shire House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Shire House 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 Shire House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ven Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Dorset House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2019 |
| Kersbrook Guest Accomodation Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Lyme Regis Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| The Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| The Mariners Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Oyster and Fish House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Devonia Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
Questions about Shire House
What is Shire House's food hygiene rating?
Shire House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Shire House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shire House last inspected?
Shire House was last inspected on 13 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 Shire House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shire House compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Shire House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Shire House 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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Shire House is one of 115 rated food businesses in Lyme Regis. See every hygiene rating in Lyme Regis →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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