Jade Orchid food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Jade Orchid holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 July 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: 1 St Catherines Parade, 227-233 Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2LQ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Jade Orchid 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% | ← Jade Orchid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Jade Orchid 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 Jade Orchid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Frog Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bournemouth Crown Court Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
Questions about Jade Orchid
What is Jade Orchid's food hygiene rating?
Jade Orchid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Jade Orchid 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jade Orchid last inspected?
Jade Orchid was last inspected on 4 July 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 Jade Orchid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Jade Orchid 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 Jade Orchid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Jade Orchid 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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