Ekinci Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Ekinci Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 December 2022, more than 3 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 Fairmile Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, BH23 2LP
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Ekinci Ltd sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Ekinci Ltd | |
| 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 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 Ekinci Ltd 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 Ekinci Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Frog Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Castle Parade Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2023 |
| Bonafide Wines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Brantwood Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Ekinci Ltd
What is Ekinci Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ekinci Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 16 December 2022.
Is Ekinci Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ekinci Ltd last inspected?
Ekinci Ltd was last inspected on 16 December 2022, more than 3 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 Ekinci Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ekinci Ltd 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 Ekinci Ltd holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Ekinci Ltd 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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