Boscombe International Food Store LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Boscombe International Food Store LTD holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The supermarket met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 524-528 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 4BE
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Boscombe International Food Store LTD sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← Boscombe International Food Store LTD | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Boscombe International Food Store LTD 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 Boscombe International Food Store LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Art of Taste Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Baked Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Ashley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| BH1 Project - Boscombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 3rd Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2026 |
| Bethany Church Of England Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Bap Go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Boscombe International Food Store LTD
What is Boscombe International Food Store LTD's food hygiene rating?
Boscombe International Food Store LTD has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Boscombe International Food Store LTD safe to eat at?
A 3 means the supermarket met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Boscombe International Food Store LTD last inspected?
Boscombe International Food Store LTD was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Boscombe International Food Store LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boscombe International Food Store LTD 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, while Boscombe International Food Store LTD holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Boscombe International Food Store LTD 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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