Food hygiene ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole inspects and rates 3,558 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,956 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 602 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Standards here are high: 88% of rated businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 33 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,596 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Towns in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Food hygiene ratings for each town Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole inspects.
- Bournemouth 1,568 places
- Poole 993 places
- Christchurch 354 places
Recently inspected in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The most recent inspections published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Of Persia | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| The Dough Box | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| The Dough Box Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Blenheim Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Lindsay | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Mr Simms Bournemouth Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Teeglamy kitchen | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Bon Dabang | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Paprika | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Cheeky Fox Churros | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Isabels Brasserrie | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Nativ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 - Good | 13 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The lowest-rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 15 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 23 June 2026 |
| Rania Mini Market | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 August 2025 |
| New Capital | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2026 |
| Lark Rise | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Chatime | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| International Food Centre | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 June 2026 |
| Avon Lee Lodge Rest Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Hotel Celebrity Bournemouth East Cliff | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Mi Ya Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Yaawin Global Spicy Supermarket | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Talard Thai Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Truskawka | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2025 |
| BLT's Sandwich Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 November 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 November 2025 |
| Lagareiro Eats aka Nortada | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 November 2025 |
| Black Sea Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 October 2025 |
| Pamir BBQ Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
How many food businesses does Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole rate?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole publishes food hygiene ratings for 3,558 businesses, of which 2,956 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of rated businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a bad hygiene rating?
33 food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 15 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
Environmental health officers employed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School 5 - Very good
- 115 Club @ St James CE Primary School 5 - Very good
- 1805 5 - Very good
- 1812 5 - Very good
- 2 Care UK Ltd 5 - Very good
- 29029 5 - Very good
- 3F Food Ltd 5 - Very good
- 3rd Space 5 - Very good
- 7 Days Express 5 - Very good
- 7Bone Bournemouth 5 - Very good
- 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway 5 - Very good
- 99 Perk Cocktail Bar 5 - Very good
- A Taste of Italy 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Westbourne House 5 - Very good
- Acorn Lodge 5 - Very good
- Acorn Luxury Care 5 - Very good
- Adamscourt Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Adaptogenic Apothecary 5 - Very good
- Adastral Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Advantage Padel Mudeford 5 - Very good
- AFC Bournemouth 5 - Very good
- AFC Bournemouth Training Complex 5 - Very good
- Africa’s Biscuit Bakes 5 - Very good
- Age UK (Bournemouth) 5 - Very good
- Agora Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ahh Roma Coffee 5 - Very good
- Aircakes 5 - Very good
- Airo's Catering 5 - Very good
- Alder Stores 5 - Very good
- Alderney Hospital 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alex Wok 5 - Very good
- Alexander Lodge 5 - Very good
- Alexandra House 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Park Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alghero Ristorante 5 - Very good
- Ali Baba 5 - Very good
- All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe 5 - Very good
- All Hail Ale 5 - Very good
- All India Takeaway 5 - Very good
- All Saints Nursery 5 - Very good
- All Things Yummy 5 - Very good
- Almadina Cafe 5 - Very good
- Almo's 5 - Very good
- Almond & Co 5 - Very good
- Alpine Lodge Bar 5 - Very good
- Alumni Cafe 5 - Very good
- Amarillo Hotel 5 - Very good
- Amberwood 5 - Very good
- American Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Amie's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Amity Lodge 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →