The Other Guys On The Beach food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Other Guys On The Beach holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sandbanks Hotel Car Park, 15 Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Other Guys On The Beach 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% | ← The Other Guys On The Beach | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Other Guys On The Beach 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 The Other Guys On The Beach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Beans Pop Up Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Baffi Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Brownsea Castle Catering Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Branksome Chine Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| Branksome Dene Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2013 |
| Branksome Dene Kiosk Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Branksome Park Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about The Other Guys On The Beach
What is The Other Guys On The Beach's food hygiene rating?
The Other Guys On The Beach has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 20 June 2024.
Is The Other Guys On The Beach 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Other Guys On The Beach last inspected?
The Other Guys On The Beach was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Other Guys On The Beach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Other Guys On The Beach 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 The Other Guys On The Beach holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Other Guys On The Beach 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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