The Beach Hut Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Beach Hut 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 13 June 2024, more than 2 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: Cliff Drive, Friars Cliff, BH23 4EP
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Beach Hut 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% | ← The Beach Hut 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 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 The Beach Hut 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 The Beach Hut Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2020 |
| China At Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Forest Whole Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Advantage Padel Mudeford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Avon Reach Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Castle Hanger Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Empire Fitness Foods Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
Questions about The Beach Hut Cafe
What is The Beach Hut Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Beach Hut Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 13 June 2024.
Is The Beach Hut 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 The Beach Hut Cafe last inspected?
The Beach Hut Cafe was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Beach Hut Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Beach Hut 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 The Beach Hut Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Beach Hut 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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