Himalayan Terrace at Minterne food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Himalayan Terrace at Minterne 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 9 May 2025, 14 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: Minterne Magna 12 Church Lane, Minterne Magna, DT2 7AT
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Himalayan Terrace at Minterne 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% | ← Himalayan Terrace at Minterne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Himalayan Terrace at Minterne 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 Himalayan Terrace at Minterne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Gate Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Revels Fishery Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| JS & PA Hiscock Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Casterbridge Manor Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Gaggle of Geese Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Uno Bakes @ The Lambing Shed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hilfield Friary Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Cerne Abbas Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Himalayan Terrace at Minterne
What is Himalayan Terrace at Minterne's food hygiene rating?
Himalayan Terrace at Minterne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Himalayan Terrace at Minterne 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 Himalayan Terrace at Minterne last inspected?
Himalayan Terrace at Minterne was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Himalayan Terrace at Minterne?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Himalayan Terrace at Minterne compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Himalayan Terrace at Minterne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Himalayan Terrace at Minterne 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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