Retrocave food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Retrocave holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 September 2025, 10 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: 498 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Retrocave sits behind roughly 2,582 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ← Retrocave | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Retrocave 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 Retrocave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley News Food & Wine Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2020 |
| Alex Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Alghero Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bamboo Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2023 |
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Boheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2022 |
| Ashley Road Friendship Club Other catering premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Retrocave
What is Retrocave's food hygiene rating?
Retrocave has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Retrocave safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Retrocave last inspected?
Retrocave was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Retrocave?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Retrocave 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 Retrocave holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Retrocave 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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