Chicken and Blues food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Chicken and Blues 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 6 June 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.
Address: 73-75 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JB
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Chicken and Blues 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% | ← Chicken and Blues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chicken and Blues 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 Chicken and Blues, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Cross Montessori Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Ashley Court Care Home Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Bournemouth & Poole College School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Blackwood Milk Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Baden Powell & St Peters School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2019 |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Alex Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
Questions about Chicken and Blues
What is Chicken and Blues's food hygiene rating?
Chicken and Blues has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 6 June 2024.
Is Chicken and Blues 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 Chicken and Blues last inspected?
Chicken and Blues was last inspected on 6 June 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 Chicken and Blues?
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 Chicken and Blues 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 Chicken and Blues is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Chicken and Blues 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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