THE PINES HOTEL
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THE PINES HOTEL is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at The Pines Hotel 34 - 36 Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LT, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 31 July 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Dorset oversees 5,071 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Dorset is 4.9 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of THE PINES HOTEL?
THE PINES HOTEL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Dorset.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was THE PINES HOTEL last inspected?
THE PINES HOTEL was last inspected on 2024-07-31. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is THE PINES HOTEL located?
THE PINES HOTEL is located at The Pines Hotel 34 - 36 Burlington Road, Swanage, Dorset , BH19 1LT, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BH19 postcode area.