The Ship In Distress food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Ship In Distress holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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.
Address: 66 Stanpit, Christchurch, BH23 3NA
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Ship In Distress 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 Ship In Distress | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ship In Distress 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 Ship In Distress, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Avondene Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Christchurch Harbour Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Christchurch Sailing Club CIC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Clouded Leopard Gin, Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Ship In Distress
What is The Ship In Distress's food hygiene rating?
The Ship In Distress has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Ship In Distress 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship In Distress last inspected?
The Ship In Distress was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 The Ship In Distress?
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 The Ship In Distress 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 Ship In Distress is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Ship In Distress 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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