New Capital food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
New Capital holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: New Capital was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ratings →
Address: 51 Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4AT
How this rating has changed
New Capital has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A 1 is rare: only 15 of 2,956 rated places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole score this low, about one in 197. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,596 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ← New Capital | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 602 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 New Capital the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Capital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Cornerstone Academy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Champs Pie and Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bitesize Sisters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Co-op (BH15 4BH) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Antelope Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bruno Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about New Capital
What is New Capital's food hygiene rating?
New Capital has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 23 July 2026.
Is New Capital safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was New Capital last inspected?
New Capital was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month 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 New Capital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Capital compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,956 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while New Capital holds a 1. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects New Capital 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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