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Food hygiene in Swanage

In the last month 4 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Dorset area (0), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 5th of 126 Dorset areas for inspections. Over three months, 85% of the 13 places scored here got a 5, below the 95% across Dorset. 1 place scored 2 or below. 1 food place is waiting for a first inspection.

BH19, Dorset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage

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4hygiene scoreslast 31 days
85%scored 5last 3 months · Dorset 95%
1scored 0 to 2last 3 months
1waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Masonic Hall was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 20 July 2026. Other caterers

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

1 food place registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Swanage against Dorset

Food hygieneSwanageMiddle Dorset area
Scores, last month40
Scores, last 3 months131
Scored 5, last 3 months85%95% (all Dorset)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months10
Waiting for a first inspection10

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Swanage41385%11
Studland26100%00
Sandbanks23100%00
Langton Matravers00–01
Worth Matravers00–00
Corfe Castle00–00
Canford Cliffs00–01
See every Dorset area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Dorset page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Swanage?

In the last three months 13 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swanage were given a hygiene score, and 11 (85%) scored 5. Across Dorset, 95% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Swanage had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Masonic Hall was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 20 July 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Swanage?

1 food place near Swanage is registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.