The Blue Boar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Blue Boar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: 29 Market Close, Poole, BH15 1NE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blue Boar sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← The Blue Boar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Blue Boar 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 Blue Boar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Poole Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bindi’s Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Chickpeas Falafel and Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Aramark @ RNLI College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Blue Boar
What is The Blue Boar's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Boar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The Blue Boar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Blue Boar last inspected?
The Blue Boar was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Blue Boar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blue Boar 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, while The Blue Boar holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Blue Boar 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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