The Catch Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Catch 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: 331 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5EG
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Catch 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% | ← The Catch Fish and Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Catch 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 The Catch Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyan Mini Market Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Highcliffe Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Butcher Joe's Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Honeymoon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Gifted Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Bistro My Way Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chinatown Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Greystones Hall Other catering premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
Questions about The Catch Fish and Chips
What is The Catch Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
The Catch Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 18 February 2026.
Is The Catch 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 The Catch Fish and Chips last inspected?
The Catch Fish and Chips was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 The Catch 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 The Catch Fish and Chips 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 The Catch Fish and Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Catch 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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