Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2021, more than 4 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: St Joseph’s Old Chapel, 67-73 Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks 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% | ← Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks 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 Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Clouded Leopard Gin, Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cirqle Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Christchurch Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2019 |
| Chicken & Blues Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Coast Coffee 74 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks
What is Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks's food hygiene rating?
Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 29 July 2021.
Is Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks last inspected?
Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks was last inspected on 29 July 2021, more than 4 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 Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks 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 Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Christchurch Food Bank – overseen by Faithworks 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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