The Cornish Bakery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Cornish Bakery 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 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Cornish Bakery 11, West Bay, DT6 4EN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Cornish Bakery 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% | ← The Cornish Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cornish Bakery 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 The Cornish Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMMII Gs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Bonbon Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Anchors Aweigh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Baboo Gelato Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| By the Bridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Haddon House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Custom Maid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Rise Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cornish Bakery
What is The Cornish Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 August 2025.
Is The Cornish Bakery 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 The Cornish Bakery last inspected?
The Cornish Bakery was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 The Cornish Bakery?
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 The Cornish Bakery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Cornish Bakery 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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