Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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 14 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: Godfirst Church, 15 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TQ
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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% | ← Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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 Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Fitness Foods Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Christchurch SF Connect - BP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Browns Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Browns Fish And Chips Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Dingley's Promise Christchurch Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| CAYP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper
What is Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper's food hygiene rating?
Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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 Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper last inspected?
Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper was last inspected on 14 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.
What did the inspector find at Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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 Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Christchurch Foodbank + Community Supper 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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