Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 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: 11 Castle Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DP
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour 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% | ← Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour 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 Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirqle Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Baccello Wine & Cicchetti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Arcado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Chicken & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Christchurch Christian Centre Other catering premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2019 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Bodega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour
What is Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour's food hygiene rating?
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 May 2024.
Is Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour last inspected?
Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour was last inspected on 3 May 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 Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour 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 Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour 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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