St Francis of Assisi Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
St Francis of Assisi Church 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 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Francis Of Assisi Church, Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9SH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts St Francis of Assisi Church 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% | ← St Francis of Assisi Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 St Francis of Assisi Church 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 St Francis of Assisi Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Bates Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Bishop of Winchester Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
Questions about St Francis of Assisi Church
What is St Francis of Assisi Church's food hygiene rating?
St Francis of Assisi Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 2 October 2018.
Is St Francis of Assisi Church 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 St Francis of Assisi Church last inspected?
St Francis of Assisi Church was last inspected on 2 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Francis of Assisi Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Francis of Assisi Church 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 St Francis of Assisi Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects St Francis of Assisi Church 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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