Shark Tail Sushi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Shark Tail Sushi 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 20 January 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: Unit Ug5 Bh2, Exeter Crescent, Bournemouth, BH2 5DD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Shark Tail Sushi 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% | ← Shark Tail Sushi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shark Tail Sushi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 1812 Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Alpine Lodge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Be At One Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2017 |
| Bamboo Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| 7Bone Bournemouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| All Fired Up Ceramics Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| 1805 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
Questions about Shark Tail Sushi
What is Shark Tail Sushi's food hygiene rating?
Shark Tail Sushi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Shark Tail Sushi 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 Shark Tail Sushi last inspected?
Shark Tail Sushi was last inspected on 20 January 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.
How does Shark Tail Sushi 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 Shark Tail Sushi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Shark Tail Sushi 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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