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Shah Of Persia food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Shah Of Persia holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 30 January 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: 173 Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2HS

How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

That puts Shah Of Persia 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.

Every rated food business in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
5 out of 5 2,582 88% ← Shah Of Persia
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

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 Shah Of Persia 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 Shah Of Persia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 428 yards away 5 - Very good 9 August 2024
Bournemouth & Poole College School/college/university 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 September 2024
Ashley Cross Montessori Caring Premises 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 21 May 2026
Ashley Court Care Home Caring Premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 21 February 2025
Caballero Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 11 October 2022
Butterfingers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 27 August 2024
American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 24 February 2025
Blackwood Milk Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 25 March 2022

Questions about Shah Of Persia

What is Shah Of Persia's food hygiene rating?

Shah Of Persia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 30 January 2023.

Is Shah Of Persia 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Shah Of Persia last inspected?

Shah Of Persia was last inspected on 30 January 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 Shah Of Persia?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Shah Of Persia 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 Shah Of Persia is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Shah Of Persia 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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