Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dorset
Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant 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 28 April 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: Gurkha Bar And Buffet Restaurant Melcombe Regis Car Park Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 7TY
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant 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% | ← Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant 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 Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Weymouth Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| A&J Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Chapter 1 Hotels Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cobwebs Internet Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Belle's Traditional Bakers Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Chilli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant
What is Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 28 April 2025.
Is Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant 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 Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant last inspected?
Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant was last inspected on 28 April 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 Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant?
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 Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Gurkha Bar and Buffet Restaurant 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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