Routes to Roots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Routes to Roots 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 13 August 2025, 11 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: Genesis Centre, 18 Hill Street, Poole, BH15 1NR
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Routes to Roots 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% | ← Routes to Roots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Routes to Roots 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 Routes to Roots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Poole Pub/bar/nightclub | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bindi’s Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
| Amity Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Chickpeas Falafel and Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
Questions about Routes to Roots
What is Routes to Roots's food hygiene rating?
Routes to Roots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Routes to Roots 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 Routes to Roots last inspected?
Routes to Roots was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Routes to Roots?
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 Routes to Roots 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 Routes to Roots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Routes to Roots 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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