The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Market Cross, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 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 1,126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine 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 The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Alehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pan Thai Restaurant and Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Joshua's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Sweet Pea Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Tandoor Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Hong Kong Gardens [Ryans Restaurant Ltd] Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Clock House Pizza & Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Oxfords Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 November 2018 |
Questions about The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine
What is The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine's food hygiene rating?
The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 3 April 2025.
Is The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine last inspected?
The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 months 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 The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Old Indian House South Asian Cusine 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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