The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 17 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8DT, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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 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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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse?
The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse 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 Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse last inspected?
The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse was last inspected on 2025-09-11. 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 Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse located?
The Pickled Pear @ Bayliss Guesthouse is located at 17 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset , DT4 8DT, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DT4 postcode area.