The Beacon Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Beacon Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: Canford Heath Church, 1-3 Mitchell Road, Poole, BH17 8UE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Beacon Church 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 Beacon Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Beacon Church 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 Beacon Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH17 Community Club Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Adastral Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| Buddy Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Buddy Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Caballero Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about The Beacon Church
What is The Beacon Church's food hygiene rating?
The Beacon Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Beacon Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Beacon Church last inspected?
The Beacon Church was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Beacon Church?
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 The Beacon Church 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 Beacon Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Beacon Church 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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