Hix Townhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Dorset
Hix Townhouse 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 6 November 2017, more than 8 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: Flat 1 Pound Street, Lyme Regis
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Hix Townhouse 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% | ← Hix Townhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hix Townhouse 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 Hix Townhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Monmouth Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2019 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Amid Giants and Idols Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Ammonite Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Lyme Regis Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Black Cow Saloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Galley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
Questions about Hix Townhouse
What is Hix Townhouse's food hygiene rating?
Hix Townhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 November 2017.
Is Hix Townhouse 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 Hix Townhouse last inspected?
Hix Townhouse was last inspected on 6 November 2017, more than 8 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 Hix Townhouse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hix Townhouse compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Hix Townhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Hix Townhouse 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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Hix Townhouse is one of 117 rated food businesses in Lyme Regis. See every hygiene rating in Lyme Regis →
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