Dog House Cafe at Animal House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Dog House Cafe at Animal House is a other catering premises located at 8 South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NQ, in the Dorset local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 January 2026, 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 0 — 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. 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 Dog House Cafe at Animal House?
Dog House Cafe at Animal House 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 other catering premises?
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 Dog House Cafe at Animal House last inspected?
Dog House Cafe at Animal House was last inspected on 2026-01-22. 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 Dog House Cafe at Animal House located?
Dog House Cafe at Animal House is located at 8 South Street, Bridport, Dorset , DT6 3NQ, in the Dorset local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DT6 postcode area.