E x Costa Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
E x Costa Bar 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 September 2025, 9 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: The Arts University At Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5HH
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts E x Costa Bar 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% | ← E x Costa Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 E x Costa Bar 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 E x Costa Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Best Buyz Parkstone Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Adamscourt Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bellaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Acorn Luxury Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 82 Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about E x Costa Bar
What is E x Costa Bar's food hygiene rating?
E x Costa Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 15 September 2025.
Is E x Costa Bar 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 E x Costa Bar last inspected?
E x Costa Bar was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 E x Costa Bar?
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 E x Costa Bar 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 E x Costa Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects E x Costa Bar 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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