The People's Pantry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The People's Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Somerford Youth Centre, Bingham Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The People's Pantry 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 People's Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The People's Pantry 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 People's Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| British Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Christchurch Soup Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about The People's Pantry
What is The People's Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The People's Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 5 August 2024.
Is The People's Pantry 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The People's Pantry last inspected?
The People's Pantry was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 People's Pantry?
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 The People's Pantry 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 People's Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The People's Pantry 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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