The Watersports Academy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Watersports Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 November 2017, more than 8 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: 15 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Watersports Academy sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← The Watersports Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Watersports Academy 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 Watersports Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beans Pop Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baffi Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Brownsea Castle Catering Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Branksome Chine Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| Branksome Dene Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2013 |
| Branksome Dene Kiosk Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Branksome Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Watersports Academy
What is The Watersports Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Watersports Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 28 November 2017.
Is The Watersports Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Watersports Academy last inspected?
The Watersports Academy was last inspected on 28 November 2017, more than 8 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 The Watersports Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Watersports Academy 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, while The Watersports Academy holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Watersports Academy 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Watersports Academy and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Watersports Academy is one of 987 rated food businesses in Poole. See every hygiene rating in Poole →
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole inspects and rates 3,509 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →