Sugarloaf Cafe
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Sugarloaf Cafe is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 4 Reforne, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AL, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 18 November 2025, 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 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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.
Location
Nearby Businesses
- Vintage 7 5
- Ladymead Hall Exempt
- The New Inn 5
- White Stones Cafe Gallery 5
- St George's Centre Exempt
- Portland YMCA Exempt
- Community 2000 Portland Exempt
- Flavour Of Asia 5
- Open Arms Exempt
- Easton Methodist Church Exempt
Related Pages
FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Sugarloaf Cafe?
Sugarloaf Cafe 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Sugarloaf Cafe last inspected?
Sugarloaf Cafe was last inspected on 2025-11-18. 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 Sugarloaf Cafe located?
Sugarloaf Cafe is located at 4 Reforne, Portland, Dorset , DT5 2AL, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DT5 postcode area.