Empire Fitness Foods food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Empire Fitness Foods 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 2022, 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: Unit 20, 12 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TQ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Empire Fitness Foods 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% | ← Empire Fitness Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 568 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 Very 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 Empire Fitness Foods 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 Empire Fitness Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Angie Bond, Consultant, The 1:1 Diet Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Chutney Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
Questions about Empire Fitness Foods
What is Empire Fitness Foods's food hygiene rating?
Empire Fitness Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 19 March 2022.
Is Empire Fitness Foods 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 Empire Fitness Foods last inspected?
Empire Fitness Foods was last inspected on 19 March 2022, 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 Empire Fitness Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Empire Fitness Foods compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,941 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Empire Fitness Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Empire Fitness Foods 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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