Browns Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Browns Fish and Chips 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 20 March 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: 172-174 Somerford Road, Somerford, BH23 3QG
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Browns Fish and Chips 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% | ← Browns Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 568 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 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 Browns Fish and Chips 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 Browns Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
| Christchurch Soup Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Empire Fitness Foods Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
Questions about Browns Fish and Chips
What is Browns Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Browns Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Browns Fish and Chips 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 Browns Fish and Chips last inspected?
Browns Fish and Chips was last inspected on 20 March 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 Browns Fish and Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns Fish and Chips compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,941 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Browns Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Browns Fish and Chips 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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