Christchurch Harbour Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Christchurch Harbour Hotel 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 11 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ratings →
Address: 95 Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 3NT
How this rating has changed
Christchurch Harbour Hotel was re-inspected on 11 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Christchurch Harbour Hotel among the 2,596 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 | 2,596 | 88% | ← Christchurch Harbour Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 602 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Christchurch Harbour Hotel 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 Christchurch Harbour Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Reach Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Avondene Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Empire Fitness Foods Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2020 |
| China At Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
Questions about Christchurch Harbour Hotel
What is Christchurch Harbour Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Christchurch Harbour Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Christchurch Harbour Hotel 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 Christchurch Harbour Hotel last inspected?
Christchurch Harbour Hotel was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 3 months 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 Christchurch Harbour Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Christchurch Harbour Hotel compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,956 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Christchurch Harbour Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Christchurch Harbour Hotel 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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