The Sandpiper food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Sandpiper 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 9 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 97 Bure Lane, Christchurch, BH23 4DN
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2020 |
| China At Lees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Forest Whole Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Advantage Padel Mudeford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Empire Fitness Foods Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
| Avon Reach Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about The Sandpiper
What is The Sandpiper's food hygiene rating?
The Sandpiper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 9 August 2024.
Is The Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper last inspected?
The Sandpiper was last inspected on 9 August 2024, 23 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 Sandpiper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sandpiper 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 Sandpiper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Sandpiper 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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