Cliffhanger Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Cliffhanger 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 6 February 2023, more than 3 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: Cliffhanger, Waterford Road, Christchurch, BH23 5JA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Cliffhanger 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% | ← Cliffhanger 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cliffhanger Cafe 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 Cliffhanger Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Hall Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Highcliffe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Highcliffe Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Eyan Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Butcher Joe's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Gifted Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Bistro My Way Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about Cliffhanger Cafe
What is Cliffhanger Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cliffhanger Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 6 February 2023.
Is Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger Cafe last inspected?
Cliffhanger Cafe was last inspected on 6 February 2023, more than 3 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 Cliffhanger Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cliffhanger 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 Cliffhanger Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Cliffhanger 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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