Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2026, 3 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 L Arthur Bray Yard, 4 West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HT
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited 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% | ← Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited 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 Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champs Pie and Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Antelope Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Amity Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Chickpeas Falafel and Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Calypso Charters Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aramark @ RNLI College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Poole Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2019 |
Questions about Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited
What is Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited's food hygiene rating?
Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited last inspected?
Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited 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 Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Barking Cat Brewing Company Limited 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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