Twynham Comprehensive School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Twynham Comprehensive School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: Sopers Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1JF
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Twynham Comprehensive School sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← Twynham Comprehensive School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Twynham Comprehensive School 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 Twynham Comprehensive School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2019 |
| Bodega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Christchurch Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Brantwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Arcado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Baccello Wine & Cicchetti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Twynham Comprehensive School
What is Twynham Comprehensive School's food hygiene rating?
Twynham Comprehensive School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Twynham Comprehensive School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Twynham Comprehensive School last inspected?
Twynham Comprehensive School was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Twynham Comprehensive School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Twynham Comprehensive School 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, while Twynham Comprehensive School holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Twynham Comprehensive School 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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