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Food Hygiene Rating for The Watchouse Cafe

The Watchouse Cafe is located in the town of Bridport.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Thu 5 Feb 2026DT6 4ENfhrs
Food hygiene rating 5 for The Watchouse Cafe
Very Good

Location

Address

Old Watch House Cafe, West Bay, Dorset

West Bay BRIDPORT DT6

Local authority

dorset

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Very Good (0)

Good record of compliance. Satisfactory documented HACCP-based Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating
5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection
5 February 2026
FHRS ID
319095
Business type
Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name
The Watchouse Cafe
Address
Old Watch House Cafe, West Bay, Dorset
Responsible local authority
dorset
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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