Meram Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Meram Kitchen 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 17 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Meram Kitchen 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% | ← Meram Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Meram Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2019 |
| Christchurch Christian Centre Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2019 |
| Baccello Wine & Cicchetti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Christchurch Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Arcado Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Cameron's Club and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Bodega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
Questions about Meram Kitchen
What is Meram Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Meram Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Meram Kitchen 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 Meram Kitchen last inspected?
Meram Kitchen was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does Meram Kitchen 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 Meram Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Meram Kitchen 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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