McDonalds food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
McDonalds 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 March 2025, 16 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: 103 Somerford Road, Somerford, BH23 3PX
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts McDonalds 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% | ← McDonalds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 McDonalds 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 McDonalds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Dingley's Promise Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about McDonalds
What is McDonalds's food hygiene rating?
McDonalds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 4 March 2025.
Is McDonalds 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 McDonalds last inspected?
McDonalds was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 McDonalds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 McDonalds 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 McDonalds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects McDonalds 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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