The Terrace Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Terrace Cafe 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: 8 Westbourne Arcade, Bournemouth, BH4 9AY
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Terrace Cafe among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← The Terrace Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Terrace Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond & Co Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
| Art Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| BigWigs Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Westbourne House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| All Hail Ale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Annabel's Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Argyll Gardens Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Aranlaw House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about The Terrace Cafe
What is The Terrace Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Terrace Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 22 October 2025.
Is The Terrace Cafe 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 Terrace Cafe last inspected?
The Terrace Cafe was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does The Terrace Cafe compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and The Terrace Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Terrace Cafe 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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