Vivo Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Vivo Lounge 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: 23 Weymouth Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 1QR
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Vivo Lounge 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% | ← Vivo Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Vivo Lounge 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 Vivo Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Nodo Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Finca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Junction Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| C Side Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Vivo Lounge
What is Vivo Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Vivo Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Vivo Lounge 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 Vivo Lounge last inspected?
Vivo Lounge was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Vivo Lounge?
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 Vivo Lounge compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Vivo Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Vivo Lounge 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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