Bates Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Bates Restaurant 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 29 May 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: 350-352 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RX
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Bates Restaurant 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% | ← Bates Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bates Restaurant 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 Bates Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Beigelz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Bay Tree Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Almadina Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Antepli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Antepli Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Beet Language Centre School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Bates Restaurant
What is Bates Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Bates Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Bates Restaurant 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 Bates Restaurant last inspected?
Bates Restaurant was last inspected on 29 May 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 Bates Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bates Restaurant 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 Bates Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Bates Restaurant 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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