Food hygiene ratings in Christchurch
There are 354 food businesses in Christchurch with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. A further 33 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Christchurch
86% of rated businesses in Christchurch hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as a whole, 88% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Christchurch is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 277 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Christchurch
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Lee Lodge Rest Home Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Christchurch
How many food businesses in Christchurch have a hygiene rating?
354 food businesses in Christchurch have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. 321 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Christchurch?
86% of rated businesses in Christchurch hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Christchurch?
2 food businesses in Christchurch hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Christchurch?
Environmental health officers at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bournemouth 1,568 places
- Poole 993 places
All food hygiene ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
Food businesses in Christchurch
- Advantage Padel Mudeford 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet 5 - Very good
- Apple House Ltd - Corner Cottage 5 - Very good
- Arcado Lounge 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Christchurch - Barrack Road PFS 5 - Very good
- Atorro Sports Ltd 5 - Very good
- Avon Causeway Hotel 5 - Very good
- Avon Lee Lodge Rest Home 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Avon Reach 5 - Very good
- Avon Stores 5 - Very good
- Avondene 5 - Very good
- B&Q Warehouse Exempt
- Baccello Wine & Cicchetti 5 - Very good
- Bargates News 4 - Good
- BaxterStorey - Curtiss Wright 5 - Very good
- BaxterStorey - The Hub - Main Building - Draken 5 - Very good
- BigWigs Bakery 4 - Good
- BigWigs Bakery 4 - Good
- Bistro My Way Ltd 5 - Very good
- Blue Frog 5 - Very good
- Bodega 5 - Very good
- Bonafide Wines 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Limited Exempt
- Boots UK Limited Exempt
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum 5 - Very good
- Brantwood Guest House 5 - Very good
- British Chippy 5 - Very good
- Browns Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- Browns Fish And Chips Van 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.