Port of Call food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Port of Call 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 21 July 2025, 11 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: 85 Coles Avenue, Poole, BH15 4HJ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Port of Call 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% | ← Port of Call | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Port of Call 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 Port of Call, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Dorset House Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bitesize Sisters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Blandford Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Cornerstone Academy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Bayside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Coffee & Moor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Port of Call
What is Port of Call's food hygiene rating?
Port of Call has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Port of Call 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 Port of Call last inspected?
Port of Call was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Port of Call?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Port of Call 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 Port of Call is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Port of Call 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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