The Power House (Poole) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Power House (Poole) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 170 Blandford Road, Poole, BH15 4BH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts The Power House (Poole) 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% | ← The Power House (Poole) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Power House (Poole) 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 Power House (Poole), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitesize Sisters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cornerstone Academy Kitchen School/college/university | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Blandford Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Champs Pie and Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Antelope Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about The Power House (Poole)
What is The Power House (Poole)'s food hygiene rating?
The Power House (Poole) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Power House (Poole) 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Power House (Poole) last inspected?
The Power House (Poole) was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The Power House (Poole)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Power House (Poole) 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 The Power House (Poole) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Power House (Poole) 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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