The Saxon Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Saxon Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 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: 5 Fountain Way, Christchurch, BH23 1QN
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Saxon Bar 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 Saxon Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Saxon Bar 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 Saxon Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron's Club and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Christchurch Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Bonafide Wines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Christchurch Christian Centre Other catering premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2019 |
| Baccello Wine & Cicchetti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Arcado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about The Saxon Bar
What is The Saxon Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Saxon Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 31 August 2018.
Is The Saxon Bar 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Saxon Bar last inspected?
The Saxon Bar was last inspected on 31 August 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 The Saxon Bar?
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 The Saxon Bar 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 Saxon Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Saxon Bar 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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