Wilko food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Wilko holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 August 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ratings →
Address: 97a Dolphin Centre, High Street, Poole, BH15 1SS
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 2,956 rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score this low, about one in 185. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,596 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← Wilko | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 602 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Wilko the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wilko, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clipper Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Butterfingers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Club BH15 Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Wilko
What is Wilko's food hygiene rating?
Wilko has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Wilko safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wilko last inspected?
Wilko was last inspected on 27 August 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 Wilko?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Wilko compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,956 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while Wilko holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Wilko 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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