The Canton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Canton 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 11 May 2023, more than 3 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: 180 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 9BY
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Canton 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 Canton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Canton 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 Canton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra House Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Beegy's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alexandra Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Ashley Road Friendship Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Alder Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Antepli Penn Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about The Canton
What is The Canton's food hygiene rating?
The Canton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 11 May 2023.
Is The Canton 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 The Canton last inspected?
The Canton was last inspected on 11 May 2023, more than 3 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 The Canton?
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 Canton 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 Canton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Canton 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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