Beachcomber Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dorset
Beachcomber Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 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: 11 Bridge Road, Charmouth, DT6 6QS
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Beachcomber Cafe 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% | ← Beachcomber Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Beachcomber Cafe 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 Beachcomber Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Hensleigh House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Charmouth Fish Bar (Harveys) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Pea & Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Bank House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Charmouth Stores Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Soft Rock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Charmouth Central Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
Questions about Beachcomber Cafe
What is Beachcomber Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Beachcomber Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 October 2017.
Is Beachcomber Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beachcomber Cafe last inspected?
Beachcomber Cafe was last inspected on 9 October 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 Beachcomber Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beachcomber Cafe compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Beachcomber Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Beachcomber Cafe 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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