Minster Greens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Minster Greens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HU
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Minster Greens among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Minster Greens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Minster Greens none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Minster Greens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bell's Famous Fisheries Mobile caterer | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Corn Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Mango's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| BEAR Wimborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Minster Greens
What is Minster Greens's food hygiene rating?
Minster Greens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 September 2023.
Is Minster Greens safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minster Greens last inspected?
Minster Greens was last inspected on 19 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Minster Greens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minster Greens compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Minster Greens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Minster Greens and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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Minster Greens is one of 101 rated food businesses in Wimborne Minster. See every hygiene rating in Wimborne Minster →
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