Snowtrax food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Snowtrax holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 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: Snowtrax Outdoor Activity Centre, Matchams Lane, Christchurch, BH23 6AW
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How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Snowtrax sits behind roughly 2,596 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,596 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | ← Snowtrax | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Snowtrax 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 Snowtrax, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrells Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Inflight Catering Services Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Avon Causeway Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Cafe' Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Coffee Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Little Nav Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Bourne & Acre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Navigator Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Snowtrax
What is Snowtrax's food hygiene rating?
Snowtrax has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Snowtrax safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Snowtrax last inspected?
Snowtrax was last inspected on 26 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 Snowtrax?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Snowtrax 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, while Snowtrax holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Snowtrax 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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