Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 89 Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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% | ← Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Milk Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
| Ashley Court Care Home Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Ashley Cross Montessori Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Baden Powell & St Peters School/college/university | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2019 |
| Bournemouth & Poole College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Beijing Palace AKA Quayside Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Alex Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
Questions about Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar
What is Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar's food hygiene rating?
Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar last inspected?
Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar?
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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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 Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Nihao Chinese Takeaway and Bar 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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